How much does a nurse anesthetist make in Madison?
$284,000a year
Median yearly pay for nurse anesthetists in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $136.53 an hour or $23,670 a month.
- Hourly
- $136.53
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among cities
- 13 of 142
- Jobs in the area
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $223,700Median: $284,000Highest 10%: $325,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $223,700 | $107.54 | |
| 25th | $233,600 | $112.30 | |
| Median | $284,000 | $136.53 | |
| 75th | $286,100 | $137.55 | |
| 90th | $325,000 | $156.25 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for nurse anesthetists.
| Milwaukee, WI | $282,800 |
| Wausau, WI | $269,800 |
| Appleton, WI | $269,700 |
| Duluth, MN | $260,800 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $258,600 |
| Green Bay, WI | $239,200 |
| La Crosse, WI | $225,500 |
Related jobs in Madison
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $340,200 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $329,700 |
| Physician | $301,900 |
| Psychiatrist | $296,200 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $291,000 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $227,700 |
| Dentist | $176,500 |
| Pharmacist | $158,100 |
| Radiologist | $135,000 |
| Physician Assistant | $134,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse anesthetist make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $136.53 ($284,000 a year).
Do nurse anesthetists make more in Madison than the national average?
Yes: $284,000 against $236,600 nationally, 20% more.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $273,200, so Madison pays 4% more.
Where does Madison rank for nurse anesthetist pay?
13 of 142 metro areas with data.
How much does a nurse anesthetist make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $223,700 or less a year; the top 10% make $325,000 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.