Nurse Anesthetists pay in California
In California, the median pay for nurse anesthetists is $140.58 an hour ($292,410 a year). About 2,230 people work in this job there.
That is 24% higher than the U.S. median ($236,590). California ranks 4th of 44 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for nurse anesthetists in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $96.41 | $200,530 |
| 25% of workers | $133.62 | $277,920 |
| Half of workers (median) | $140.58 | $292,410 |
| 75% of workers | $151.92 | $315,990 |
| 90% of workers | $161.32 | $335,550 |
Nurse Anesthetists pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $298,910 | 140 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $282,930 | 0 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $239,200 | 460 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma | $239,200 | 30 |
| Vallejo | $239,200 | 70 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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 California
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $140,270 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $168,520 |
| Physician Assistants | $165,650 |
| Paramedics | $74,590 |
| Surgical Assistants | $62,540 |
| Nurse Midwives | $203,840 |
| Cardiologists | $185,610 |
| Pharmacists | $164,610 |
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