How much does a nurse anesthetist make in Charlotte?
$277,600a year
Median yearly pay for nurse anesthetists in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area. That is $133.44 an hour or $23,130 a month.
- Hourly
- $133.44
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among cities
- 21 of 142
- Jobs in the area
- 910
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $222,500Median: $277,600Highest 10%: $334,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $222,500 | $106.98 | |
| 25th | $231,500 | $111.28 | |
| Median | $277,600 | $133.44 | |
| 75th | $312,700 | $150.33 | |
| 90th | $334,200 | $160.66 |
Other cities in North Carolina
Median yearly pay for nurse anesthetists.
| Fayetteville, NC | $331,800 |
| Greensboro, NC | $297,600 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $233,100 |
| Asheville, NC | $223,600 |
| Wilmington, NC | $218,800 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $216,100 |
| Hickory, NC | $213,600 |
| Raleigh, NC | $155,300 |
Related jobs in Charlotte
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $572,900 |
| Cardiologist | $528,800 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $353,700 |
| Neurologist | $337,600 |
| Physician | $327,000 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $289,800 |
| Dermatologist | $276,200 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $269,300 |
| Podiatrist | $254,600 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse anesthetist make an hour in Charlotte?
The median hourly pay in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area is $133.44 ($277,600 a year).
Do nurse anesthetists make more in Charlotte than the national average?
Yes: $277,600 against $236,600 nationally, 17% more.
How does Charlotte compare with the rest of North Carolina?
The median in North Carolina is $224,600, so Charlotte pays 24% more.
Where does Charlotte rank for nurse anesthetist pay?
21 of 142 metro areas with data.
How much does a nurse anesthetist make starting out in Charlotte?
The lowest-paid 10% make $222,500 or less a year; the top 10% make $334,200 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.