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How much does a nurse anesthetist make in North Carolina?

$224,600a year

Median yearly pay for nurse anesthetists in North Carolina. That is $107.99 an hour or $18,720 a month.

Hourly
$107.99
Vs. national median
-5%
Rank among states
31 of 44
Jobs in the state
3,340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $117,200Median: $224,600Highest 10%: $323,600
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$117,200$56.33
25th$167,100$80.33
Median$224,600$107.99
75th$278,000$133.67
90th$323,600$155.60

Cities in North Carolina

Metro areas, median yearly pay.

Fayetteville, NC$331,800
Greensboro, NC$297,600
Charlotte, NC$277,600
Virginia Beach, VA$233,100
Asheville, NC$223,600
Wilmington, NC$218,800
Winston-Salem, NC$216,100
Hickory, NC$213,600
Raleigh, NC$155,300
Salaries for every job in North Carolina

Nearby in the ranking

States with similar pay for nurse anesthetists.

28. Connecticut$237,000
29. Ohio$231,800
30. Georgia$224,600
31. North Carolina$224,600
32. Arkansas$224,300
33. Maryland$223,100
34. Kentucky$222,500
Nurse Anesthetist salary in all states

Frequently asked questions

How much does a nurse anesthetist make an hour in North Carolina?

The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $107.99 ($224,600 a year).

Do nurse anesthetists make more in North Carolina than the national average?

No: $224,600 against $236,600 nationally, 5% less.

Where does North Carolina rank for nurse anesthetist pay?

North Carolina ranks 31 of 44 states.

Which city in North Carolina pays nurse anesthetists the most?

Fayetteville, NC, with a median of $331,800 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.