How much does a nurse anesthetist make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $113.75 an hour or $19,720 a month.
- Hourly
- $113.75
- Average (mean)
- $248,300
- Jobs
- 51,840
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $155,300 | $74.64 | |
| 25th | $206,700 | $99.39 | |
| Median | $236,600 | $113.75 | |
| 75th | $294,400 | $141.51 | |
| 90th | $339,500 | $163.22 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Alaska | $341,200 |
| New York | $321,000 |
| Massachusetts | $295,600 |
| California | $292,400 |
| New Jersey | $291,400 |
| Illinois | $286,800 |
| Vermont | $283,100 |
| West Virginia | $278,500 |
| Montana | $277,400 |
| New Hampshire | $276,000 |
| Washington | $274,400 |
| Wisconsin | $273,200 |
| Iowa | $273,100 |
| Oregon | $272,300 |
| Minnesota | $266,200 |
| South Carolina | $265,500 |
| South Dakota | $263,900 |
| Idaho | $263,100 |
| Wyoming | $255,300 |
| Virginia | $252,100 |
| Arizona | $248,700 |
| Maine | $247,500 |
| Michigan | $247,000 |
| Nebraska | $246,700 |
| Texas | $245,000 |
| North Dakota | $244,200 |
| Missouri | $242,600 |
| Connecticut | $237,000 |
| Ohio | $231,800 |
| Georgia | $224,600 |
| North Carolina | $224,600 |
| Arkansas | $224,300 |
| Maryland | $223,100 |
| Kentucky | $222,500 |
| Louisiana | $222,100 |
| Pennsylvania | $221,500 |
| Kansas | $212,100 |
| Tennessee | $211,500 |
| Florida | $210,600 |
| Mississippi | $198,400 |
| Alabama | $190,300 |
| Oklahoma | $156,800 |
| New Mexico | $129,400 |
| Utah | $126,600 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Jacksonville, FL | $416,000 |
| Springfield, MA | $357,700 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $331,800 |
| New York, NY | $321,000 |
| Peoria, IL | $310,900 |
| Columbia, MO | $310,200 |
| Hammond, LA | $304,600 |
| Riverside, CA | $298,900 |
| Idaho Falls, ID | $298,600 |
| Greensboro, NC | $297,600 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $294,900 |
| Rochester, NY | $286,200 |
| Madison, WI | $284,000 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $282,900 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $282,800 |
In other countries
Nurse Anesthetist belongs to the international group "Nursing professionals".
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- Therapist$77,930
- Veterinarian$130,100
- Registered Nurse$97,550
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse anesthetist make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $113.75 ($236,600 a year).
How much does a nurse anesthetist make a month?
About $19,720 a month before tax, based on a median of $236,600 a year.
How much does a nurse anesthetist make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $155,300 or less a year ($74.64 an hour); the top 10% make $339,500 or more.
Which state pays nurse anesthetists the most?
Alaska, with a median of $341,200 a year, followed by New York ($321,000) and Massachusetts ($295,600).
Which city pays nurse anesthetists the most?
Jacksonville, FL, with a median of $416,000 a year.
How many nurse anesthetists are there in the United States?
About 51,840 people work as nurse anesthetists.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.