Nurse Anesthetists pay in North Carolina
In North Carolina, the median pay for nurse anesthetists is $107.99 an hour ($224,610 a year). About 3,340 people work in this job there.
That is 5% lower than the U.S. median ($236,590). North Carolina ranks 31st of 44 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for nurse anesthetists in North Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $56.33 | $117,170 |
| 25% of workers | $80.33 | $167,090 |
| Half of workers (median) | $107.99 | $224,610 |
| 75% of workers | $133.67 | $278,040 |
| 90% of workers | $155.60 | $323,640 |
Nurse Anesthetists pay in North Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville | $331,760 | 90 |
| Greensboro-High Point | $297,560 | 100 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $277,550 | 910 |
| Asheville | $223,630 | 150 |
| Wilmington | $218,830 | 150 |
| Winston-Salem | $216,140 | 440 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton | $213,630 | 120 |
| Raleigh-Cary | $155,250 | 0 |
North Carolina unemployment rate: 3.5% (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 North Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $84,350 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $128,990 |
| Physician Assistants | $129,360 |
| Paramedics | $57,320 |
| Anesthesiologists | $239,200 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $339,350 |
| Surgical Assistants | $59,920 |
| Pharmacists | $138,860 |
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