How much does a nurse anesthetist make in Houston?
$275,300a year
Median yearly pay for nurse anesthetists in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $132.36 an hour or $22,940 a month.
- Hourly
- $132.36
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among cities
- 22 of 142
- Jobs in the area
- 680
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $169,300Median: $275,300Highest 10%: $342,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $169,300 | $81.40 | |
| 25th | $220,800 | $106.17 | |
| Median | $275,300 | $132.36 | |
| 75th | $323,800 | $155.67 | |
| 90th | $342,300 | $164.55 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for nurse anesthetists.
| San Antonio, TX | $279,400 |
| Austin, TX | $245,000 |
| Dallas, TX | $218,700 |
| Longview, TX | $195,500 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Dentist | $389,500 |
| Ophthalmologist | $320,500 |
| Physician | $292,500 |
| Physician | $291,500 |
| Neurologist | $278,000 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $274,400 |
| Psychiatrist | $249,100 |
| Anesthesiologist | $210,200 |
| Dermatologist | $207,000 |
| Cardiologist | $187,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse anesthetist make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $132.36 ($275,300 a year).
Do nurse anesthetists make more in Houston than the national average?
Yes: $275,300 against $236,600 nationally, 16% more.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $245,000, so Houston pays 12% more.
Where does Houston rank for nurse anesthetist pay?
22 of 142 metro areas with data.
How much does a nurse anesthetist make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $169,300 or less a year; the top 10% make $342,300 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.