How much does a nurse anesthetist make in Atlanta?
$239,100a year
Median yearly pay for nurse anesthetists in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $114.93 an hour or $19,920 a month.
- Hourly
- $114.93
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 65 of 142
- Jobs in the area
- 470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $144,100Median: $239,100Highest 10%: $303,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $144,100 | $69.27 | |
| 25th | $217,200 | $104.40 | |
| Median | $239,100 | $114.93 | |
| 75th | $298,300 | $143.40 | |
| 90th | $303,900 | $146.11 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for nurse anesthetists.
| Columbus, GA | $230,000 |
| Macon, GA | $229,800 |
| Augusta, GA | $211,300 |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Surgeon | $529,100 |
| Ophthalmologist | $412,900 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $354,000 |
| Dermatologist | $284,600 |
| Psychiatrist | $277,000 |
| Physician | $275,100 |
| Physician | $270,000 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $263,800 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $259,300 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse anesthetist make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $114.93 ($239,100 a year).
Do nurse anesthetists make more in Atlanta than the national average?
Yes: $239,100 against $236,600 nationally, 1% more.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $224,600, so Atlanta pays 6% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for nurse anesthetist pay?
65 of 142 metro areas with data.
How much does a nurse anesthetist make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $144,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $303,900 or more.
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.