How much does a nurse anesthetist make in Portland?
$256,600a year
Median yearly pay for nurse anesthetists in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $123.38 an hour or $21,390 a month.
- Hourly
- $123.38
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 37 of 142
- Jobs in the area
- 190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $177,100Median: $256,600Highest 10%: $343,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $177,100 | $85.15 | |
| 25th | $224,900 | $108.12 | |
| Median | $256,600 | $123.38 | |
| 75th | $274,200 | $131.81 | |
| 90th | $343,600 | $165.17 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for nurse anesthetists.
| Lewiston, ME | $247,500 |
| Bangor, ME | $239,000 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $578,200 |
| Physician | $442,800 |
| Anesthesiologist | $438,600 |
| Ophthalmologist | $337,900 |
| Orthodontist | $323,500 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $304,400 |
| Pediatrician | $245,900 |
| Dermatologist | $239,200 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $239,200 |
| Surgeon | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse anesthetist make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $123.38 ($256,600 a year).
Do nurse anesthetists make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $256,600 against $236,600 nationally, 8% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $247,500, so Portland pays 4% more.
Where does Portland rank for nurse anesthetist pay?
37 of 142 metro areas with data.
How much does a nurse anesthetist make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $177,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $343,600 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.