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
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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 |
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.