The average salary for a nurse anesthetist in the United States is $214,200, but the range typically falls between $180,840 and >$239,200. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $102.98, with a range between $86.94 and >$115.00.
There are approximately 47,810 people employed as a nurse anesthetist in the United States. With Texas, Florida, Ohio employing the highest number of nurse anesthetists.The state with the best pay for a nurse anesthetist is Washington, with an average annual salary of $246,350, while Wyoming has the lowest average annual salary of $228,780.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $139,980 | $67.3 |
| 25th Percentile | $180,840 | $86.94 |
| Median | $212,650 | $102.24 |
| 75th Percentile | >$239,200 | >$115.00 |
| 90th Percentile | >$239,200 | >$115.00 |
The salary of a nurse anesthetist can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a nurse anesthetist in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for nurse anesthetists are Washington, Wisconsin, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Connecticut while the worst states are Wyoming, Vermont, New York, Montana, Illinois.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $94,230 | $173,370 | $221,020 |
| California | $98,460 | $250,920 | >$239,200 |
| Colorado | $169,120 | $215,870 | >$239,200 |
| Connecticut | $173,360 | $247,740 | >$239,200 |
| Delaware | $119,260 | $207,030 | >$239,200 |
| Florida | $145,600 | $176,950 | $229,940 |
| Georgia | $174,720 | $204,070 | >$239,200 |
| Idaho | $93,270 | $178,600 | >$239,200 |
| Illinois | $185,230 | $281,240 | >$239,200 |
| Indiana | $147,190 | $207,180 | >$239,200 |
| Iowa | $196,850 | $227,710 | >$239,200 |
| Kansas | $68,080 | $184,650 | >$239,200 |
| Kentucky | $32,490 | $185,630 | >$239,200 |
| Louisiana | $178,260 | $218,770 | >$239,200 |
| Maine | $186,410 | $227,270 | >$239,200 |
| Maryland | $59,560 | $187,420 | >$239,200 |
| Massachusetts | $220,600 | $272,510 | >$239,200 |
| Michigan | $180,120 | $219,050 | >$239,200 |
| Minnesota | $188,760 | $221,650 | >$239,200 |
| Mississippi | $130,100 | $201,280 | >$239,200 |
| Missouri | $184,760 | $230,470 | >$239,200 |
| Montana | $232,230 | $256,460 | >$239,200 |
| Nebraska | $169,060 | $212,860 | >$239,200 |
| New Hampshire | $204,300 | $239,630 | >$239,200 |
| New Jersey | $188,750 | $252,130 | >$239,200 |
| New Mexico | $91,070 | $212,950 | >$239,200 |
| New York | $223,510 | $256,160 | >$239,200 |
| North Carolina | $174,260 | $222,560 | >$239,200 |
| North Dakota | $207,150 | $234,950 | >$239,200 |
| Ohio | $168,430 | $210,760 | >$239,200 |
| Oklahoma | $134,680 | $208,410 | >$239,200 |
| Oregon | $128,320 | $215,260 | >$239,200 |
| Pennsylvania | $175,140 | $209,890 | >$239,200 |
| South Carolina | $87,330 | $233,920 | >$239,200 |
| South Dakota | $183,460 | $211,090 | >$239,200 |
| Tennessee | $134,920 | $194,790 | >$239,200 |
| Texas | $166,360 | $216,280 | >$239,200 |
| Utah | $47,990 | $125,890 | $220,670 |
| Vermont | $206,290 | $254,790 | >$239,200 |
| Virginia | $162,510 | $232,250 | >$239,200 |
| Washington | $199,890 | $246,350 | >$239,200 |
| West Virginia | $190,160 | $232,410 | >$239,200 |
| Wisconsin | $213,690 | $247,160 | >$239,200 |
| Wyoming | $150,360 | $228,780 | >$239,200 |
Even between cities, the salary of a nurse anesthetist can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for nurse anesthetists is San Diego-Carlsbad area, CA with an average salary of $294,180.The city with the lowest average salary for nurse anesthetists is Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area, NM with an average salary of $132,690.
Areas with highest average salaries for nurse anesthetists
Areas with lowest average salaries for nurse anesthetists
The number of nurse anesthetists in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of nurse anesthetists has increased by 5,850. On average, the number of nurse anesthetists has been increasing by 3.5% each year. The salary of nurse anesthetists has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of nurse anesthetists has increased by $25,010. On average, the salary of nurse anesthetists has been increasing by 3.3% each year.
Nurse Anesthetists are part of the healthcare practitioners and technical occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for nurse anesthetists compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all healthcare practitioners and technical occupations jobs here.
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