How much does a nurse anesthetist make in Illinois?
$286,800a year
Median yearly pay for nurse anesthetists in Illinois. That is $137.90 an hour or $23,900 a month.
- Hourly
- $137.90
- Vs. national median
- +21%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 1,140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $103,500Median: $286,800Highest 10%: $335,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $103,500 | $49.75 | |
| 25th | $209,400 | $100.66 | |
| Median | $286,800 | $137.90 | |
| 75th | $315,700 | $151.75 | |
| 90th | $335,600 | $161.35 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Peoria, IL | $310,900 |
| Chicago, IL | $265,900 |
| St. Louis, MO | $232,300 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for nurse anesthetists.
| 3. Massachusetts | $295,600 |
| 4. California | $292,400 |
| 5. New Jersey | $291,400 |
| 6. Illinois | $286,800 |
| 7. Vermont | $283,100 |
| 8. West Virginia | $278,500 |
| 9. Montana | $277,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse anesthetist make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $137.90 ($286,800 a year).
Do nurse anesthetists make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $286,800 against $236,600 nationally, 21% more.
Where does Illinois rank for nurse anesthetist pay?
Illinois ranks 6 of 44 states.
Which city in Illinois pays nurse anesthetists the most?
Peoria, IL, with a median of $310,900 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.