How much does a nurse anesthetist make in Seattle?
$274,400a year
Median yearly pay for nurse anesthetists in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $131.92 an hour or $22,870 a month.
- Hourly
- $131.92
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among cities
- 23 of 142
- Jobs in the area
- 420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $226,400Median: $274,400Highest 10%: $387,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $226,400 | $108.86 | |
| 25th | $228,300 | $109.77 | |
| Median | $274,400 | $131.92 | |
| 75th | $299,300 | $143.88 | |
| 90th | $387,200 | $186.17 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for nurse anesthetists.
| Spokane, WA | $257,700 |
| Portland, OR | $246,100 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Cardiologist | $662,800 |
| Anesthesiologist | $646,900 |
| Dermatologist | $641,200 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $576,100 |
| Surgeon | $504,400 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $380,900 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $343,100 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $340,000 |
| Neurologist | $331,100 |
| Physician | $330,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse anesthetist make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $131.92 ($274,400 a year).
Do nurse anesthetists make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $274,400 against $236,600 nationally, 16% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $274,400, so Seattle pays 0% more.
Where does Seattle rank for nurse anesthetist pay?
23 of 142 metro areas with data.
How much does a nurse anesthetist make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $226,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $387,200 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.