How much does a nurse anesthetist make in Kentucky?
$222,500a year
Median yearly pay for nurse anesthetists in Kentucky. That is $106.98 an hour or $18,540 a month.
- Hourly
- $106.98
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 1,640
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $189,600Median: $222,500Highest 10%: $289,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $189,600 | $91.17 | |
| 25th | $211,800 | $101.83 | |
| Median | $222,500 | $106.98 | |
| 75th | $242,700 | $116.68 | |
| 90th | $289,200 | $139.05 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Huntington, WV | $264,400 |
| Lexington, KY | $242,700 |
| Louisville, KY | $222,500 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $221,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for nurse anesthetists.
| 31. North Carolina | $224,600 |
| 32. Arkansas | $224,300 |
| 33. Maryland | $223,100 |
| 34. Kentucky | $222,500 |
| 35. Louisiana | $222,100 |
| 36. Pennsylvania | $221,500 |
| 37. Kansas | $212,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse anesthetist make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $106.98 ($222,500 a year).
Do nurse anesthetists make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $222,500 against $236,600 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for nurse anesthetist pay?
Kentucky ranks 34 of 44 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays nurse anesthetists the most?
Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH, with a median of $264,400 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.