How much does a nurse anesthetist make in Philadelphia?
Median yearly pay for nurse anesthetists in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area. That is $114.68 an hour or $19,880 a month.
- Hourly
- $114.68
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 67 of 142
- Jobs in the area
- 1,190
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $155,300 | $74.64 | |
| 25th | $221,500 | $106.48 | |
| Median | $238,500 | $114.68 | |
| 75th | $301,300 | $144.84 | |
| 90th | $370,900 | $178.31 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for nurse anesthetists.
| Pittsburgh, PA | $223,600 |
| York, PA | $220,000 |
| Erie, PA | $212,100 |
| Allentown, PA | $211,100 |
| Scranton, PA | $199,800 |
Related jobs in Philadelphia
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $452,900 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $380,800 |
| Physician | $365,800 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $341,800 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $320,000 |
| Orthodontist | $311,200 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $294,400 |
| Psychiatrist | $279,400 |
| Physician | $245,800 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse anesthetist make an hour in Philadelphia?
The median hourly pay in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area is $114.68 ($238,500 a year).
Do nurse anesthetists make more in Philadelphia than the national average?
Yes: $238,500 against $236,600 nationally, 1% more.
How does Philadelphia compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $221,500, so Philadelphia pays 8% more.
Where does Philadelphia rank for nurse anesthetist pay?
67 of 142 metro areas with data.
How much does a nurse anesthetist make starting out in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% make $155,300 or less a year; the top 10% make $370,900 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.