How much does a nurse anesthetist make in Chicago?
$265,900a year
Median yearly pay for nurse anesthetists in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $127.83 an hour or $22,160 a month.
- Hourly
- $127.83
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among cities
- 30 of 142
- Jobs in the area
- 840
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $103,500Median: $265,900Highest 10%: $479,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $103,500 | $49.75 | |
| 25th | $163,900 | $78.79 | |
| Median | $265,900 | $127.83 | |
| 75th | $390,400 | $187.67 | |
| 90th | $479,400 | $230.49 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for nurse anesthetists.
| Peoria, IL | $310,900 |
| St. Louis, MO | $232,300 |
Related jobs in Chicago
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $479,900 |
| Cardiologist | $475,600 |
| Surgeon | $462,600 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $446,500 |
| Dermatologist | $435,800 |
| Physician | $336,700 |
| Ophthalmologist | $284,600 |
| Dentist | $269,200 |
| Psychiatrist | $258,800 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse anesthetist make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $127.83 ($265,900 a year).
Do nurse anesthetists make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $265,900 against $236,600 nationally, 12% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $286,800, so Chicago pays 7% less.
Where does Chicago rank for nurse anesthetist pay?
30 of 142 metro areas with data.
How much does a nurse anesthetist make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $103,500 or less a year; the top 10% make $479,400 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.