Nurse Anesthetists pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for nurse anesthetists is $113.75 an hour ($236,590 a year). About 51,840 people work in this job there.
Pay range for nurse anesthetists in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $74.64 | $155,250 |
| 25% of workers | $99.39 | $206,730 |
| Half of workers (median) | $113.75 | $236,590 |
| 75% of workers | $141.51 | $294,350 |
| 90% of workers | $163.22 | $339,500 |
Best-paying states for nurse anesthetists
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $341,210 | 90 |
| New York | $321,030 | 2,450 |
| Massachusetts | $295,550 | 500 |
| California | $292,410 | 2,230 |
| New Jersey | $291,350 | 0 |
| Illinois | $286,830 | 1,140 |
| Vermont | $283,060 | 40 |
| West Virginia | $278,530 | 740 |
| Montana | $277,380 | 0 |
| New Hampshire | $275,980 | 490 |
Pay by state
- Alabama · $190,300
- California · $292,410
- Florida · $210,570
- Georgia · $224,630
- Illinois · $286,830
- Kansas · $212,090
- Kentucky · $222,520
- Louisiana · $222,130
- Maryland · $223,140
- Massachusetts · $295,550
- Michigan · $247,010
- Minnesota · $266,190
- Missouri · $242,630
- New York · $321,030
- North Carolina · $224,610
- Ohio · $231,810
- Oklahoma · $156,830
- Pennsylvania · $221,530
- South Carolina · $265,480
- Tennessee · $211,450
- Texas · $244,990
- Virginia · $252,110
- Washington · $274,390
- West Virginia · $278,530
- Wisconsin · $273,170
Education, experience and outlook for nurse anesthetists
- Typical education to start: Master's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +9.7% over ten years, much faster than average · about 2,400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in the U.S.
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $97,550 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $132,300 |
| Physician Assistants | $135,880 |
| Paramedics | $60,600 |
| Anesthesiologists | $391,490 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $335,550 |
| Surgical Assistants | $66,800 |
| Cardiologists | $496,010 |
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