How much does a nurse anesthetist make in Boston?
$239,200a year
Median yearly pay for nurse anesthetists in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $115.00 an hour or $19,930 a month.
- Hourly
- $115.00
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 57 of 142
- Jobs in the area
- 530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $239,200Median: $239,200Highest 10%: $239,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $239,200 | $115.00 | |
| 25th | $239,200 | $115.00 | |
| Median | $239,200 | $115.00 | |
| 75th | $239,200 | $115.00 | |
| 90th | $239,200 | $115.00 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for nurse anesthetists.
| Springfield, MA | $357,700 |
Related jobs in Boston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $409,700 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $394,700 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $392,300 |
| Surgeon | $386,300 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $356,200 |
| Ophthalmologist | $325,200 |
| Physician | $285,200 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $284,000 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $243,200 |
| Podiatrist | $240,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse anesthetist make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $115.00 ($239,200 a year).
Do nurse anesthetists make more in Boston than the national average?
Yes: $239,200 against $236,600 nationally, 1% more.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $295,600, so Boston pays 19% less.
Where does Boston rank for nurse anesthetist pay?
57 of 142 metro areas with data.
How much does a nurse anesthetist make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $239,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $239,200 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.