Nurse Anesthetists pay in Illinois
In Illinois, the median pay for nurse anesthetists is $137.90 an hour ($286,830 a year). About 1,140 people work in this job there.
That is 21% higher than the U.S. median ($236,590). Illinois ranks 6th of 44 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for nurse anesthetists in Illinois
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $49.76 | $103,490 |
| 25% of workers | $100.66 | $209,370 |
| Half of workers (median) | $137.90 | $286,830 |
| 75% of workers | $151.75 | $315,650 |
| 90% of workers | $161.35 | $335,610 |
Nurse Anesthetists pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Peoria | $310,930 | 100 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $265,880 | 840 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (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 Illinois
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $95,990 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $130,680 |
| Paramedics | $60,660 |
| Physician Assistants | $131,950 |
| Surgical Assistants | $80,210 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $239,200 |
| Pharmacists | $139,080 |
| Physical Therapists | $105,250 |
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