How much does a nurse anesthetist make in Los Angeles?
$282,900a year
Median yearly pay for nurse anesthetists in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $136.02 an hour or $23,580 a month.
- Hourly
- $136.02
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among cities
- 14 of 142
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $229,500Median: $282,900Highest 10%: $292,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $229,500 | $110.32 | |
| 25th | $278,700 | $133.97 | |
| Median | $282,900 | $136.02 | |
| 75th | $288,900 | $138.88 | |
| 90th | $292,900 | $140.83 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for nurse anesthetists.
| Riverside, CA | $298,900 |
| San Francisco, CA | $239,200 |
| Vallejo, CA | $239,200 |
Related jobs in Los Angeles
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $488,700 |
| Ophthalmologist | $433,500 |
| Psychiatrist | $370,500 |
| Physician | $319,300 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $313,800 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $304,000 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $301,200 |
| Dentist | $241,100 |
| Orthodontist | $239,200 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse anesthetist make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $136.02 ($282,900 a year).
Do nurse anesthetists make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
Yes: $282,900 against $236,600 nationally, 20% more.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $292,400, so Los Angeles pays 3% less.
Where does Los Angeles rank for nurse anesthetist pay?
14 of 142 metro areas with data.
How much does a nurse anesthetist make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $229,500 or less a year; the top 10% make $292,900 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.