How much does a nurse anesthetist make in California?
$292,400a year
Median yearly pay for nurse anesthetists in California. That is $140.58 an hour or $24,370 a month.
- Hourly
- $140.58
- Vs. national median
- +24%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 2,230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $200,500Median: $292,400Highest 10%: $335,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $200,500 | $96.41 | |
| 25th | $277,900 | $133.62 | |
| Median | $292,400 | $140.58 | |
| 75th | $316,000 | $151.92 | |
| 90th | $335,600 | $161.32 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Riverside, CA | $298,900 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $282,900 |
| San Francisco, CA | $239,200 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $239,200 |
| Vallejo, CA | $239,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for nurse anesthetists.
| 1. Alaska | $341,200 |
| 2. New York | $321,000 |
| 3. Massachusetts | $295,600 |
| 4. California | $292,400 |
| 5. New Jersey | $291,400 |
| 6. Illinois | $286,800 |
| 7. Vermont | $283,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse anesthetist make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $140.58 ($292,400 a year).
Do nurse anesthetists make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $292,400 against $236,600 nationally, 24% more.
Where does California rank for nurse anesthetist pay?
California ranks 4 of 44 states.
Which city in California pays nurse anesthetists the most?
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA, with a median of $298,900 a year.
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.