How much does a nurse anesthetist make in Milwaukee?
$282,800a year
Median yearly pay for nurse anesthetists in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $135.98 an hour or $23,570 a month.
- Hourly
- $135.98
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among cities
- 15 of 142
- Jobs in the area
- 210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $226,900Median: $282,800Highest 10%: $288,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $226,900 | $109.07 | |
| 25th | $264,700 | $127.26 | |
| Median | $282,800 | $135.98 | |
| 75th | $288,500 | $138.72 | |
| 90th | $288,500 | $138.72 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for nurse anesthetists.
| Madison, WI | $284,000 |
| 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 Milwaukee
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Surgeon | $762,400 |
| Physician | $411,200 |
| Psychiatrist | $331,500 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $300,500 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $287,400 |
| Pediatrician | $276,500 |
| Anesthesiologist | $239,200 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
| Dermatologist | $239,200 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse anesthetist make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $135.98 ($282,800 a year).
Do nurse anesthetists make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
Yes: $282,800 against $236,600 nationally, 20% more.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $273,200, so Milwaukee pays 4% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for nurse anesthetist pay?
15 of 142 metro areas with data.
How much does a nurse anesthetist make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $226,900 or less a year; the top 10% make $288,500 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.