How much does a nurse anesthetist make in Memphis?
$243,200a year
Median yearly pay for nurse anesthetists in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area. That is $116.94 an hour or $20,270 a month.
- Hourly
- $116.94
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 47 of 142
- Jobs in the area
- 200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $184,200Median: $243,200Highest 10%: $246,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $184,200 | $88.54 | |
| 25th | $202,200 | $97.21 | |
| Median | $243,200 | $116.94 | |
| 75th | $245,000 | $117.81 | |
| 90th | $246,500 | $118.50 |
Other cities in Tennessee
Median yearly pay for nurse anesthetists.
| Knoxville, TN | $213,900 |
| Nashville, TN | $211,500 |
| Jackson, TN | $191,000 |
Related jobs in Memphis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physician | $389,000 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $325,500 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $298,600 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $256,200 |
| Dentist | $238,000 |
| Pediatrician | $168,200 |
| Pharmacist | $134,200 |
| Optometrist | $129,100 |
| Veterinarian | $125,100 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $124,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse anesthetist make an hour in Memphis?
The median hourly pay in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area is $116.94 ($243,200 a year).
Do nurse anesthetists make more in Memphis than the national average?
Yes: $243,200 against $236,600 nationally, 3% more.
How does Memphis compare with the rest of Tennessee?
The median in Tennessee is $211,500, so Memphis pays 15% more.
Where does Memphis rank for nurse anesthetist pay?
47 of 142 metro areas with data.
How much does a nurse anesthetist make starting out in Memphis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $184,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $246,500 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.