How much does a nurse anesthetist make in Austin?
$245,000a year
Median yearly pay for nurse anesthetists in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area. That is $117.78 an hour or $20,420 a month.
- Hourly
- $117.78
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 44 of 142
- Jobs in the area
- 480
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $214,400Median: $245,000Highest 10%: $431,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $214,400 | $103.08 | |
| 25th | $214,400 | $103.08 | |
| Median | $245,000 | $117.78 | |
| 75th | $431,500 | $207.46 | |
| 90th | $431,500 | $207.46 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for nurse anesthetists.
| San Antonio, TX | $279,400 |
| Houston, TX | $275,300 |
| Dallas, TX | $218,700 |
| Longview, TX | $195,500 |
Related jobs in Austin
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physician | $362,600 |
| Cardiologist | $341,100 |
| Dentist | $281,900 |
| Physician | $276,600 |
| Surgeon | $271,400 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $263,100 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $256,900 |
| Psychiatrist | $236,300 |
| Dentist | $188,200 |
| Pediatrician | $175,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse anesthetist make an hour in Austin?
The median hourly pay in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area is $117.78 ($245,000 a year).
Do nurse anesthetists make more in Austin than the national average?
Yes: $245,000 against $236,600 nationally, 4% more.
How does Austin compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $245,000, so Austin pays 0% more.
Where does Austin rank for nurse anesthetist pay?
44 of 142 metro areas with data.
How much does a nurse anesthetist make starting out in Austin?
The lowest-paid 10% make $214,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $431,500 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.