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Nurse Anesthetist salary
Average nurse anesthetist salary
$170,563
How much does a nurse anesthetist make?
The average nurse anesthetist salary in the United States is $170,563. Nurse anesthetist salaries typically range between $89,000 and $325,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for nurse anesthetists is $82.0 per hour.
Nurse anesthetist salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Nurse anesthetists earn the highest average salary in New York.
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Where can a Nurse Anesthetist earn more?
Nurse Anesthetist salary estimates from across the web
Average nurse anesthetist salary by state
The highest-paying states for nurse anesthetists are New York, Oregon, and California. The lowest average nurse anesthetist salary states are Arkansas, Alabama, and Florida.
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Highest paying states for nurse anesthetists
Rank  | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maine | $152,231 | $73.19 |
| 2 | Arizona | $146,767 | $70.56 |
| 3 | Montana | $142,944 | $68.72 |
| 4 | Oregon | $157,009 | $75.49 |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | $145,768 | $70.08 |
| 6 | New York | $157,238 | $75.60 |
| 7 | Wisconsin | $141,998 | $68.27 |
| 8 | Iowa | $144,886 | $69.66 |
| 9 | Ohio | $141,501 | $68.03 |
| 10 | Washington | $144,806 | $69.62 |
| 11 | Minnesota | $152,535 | $73.33 |
| 12 | North Dakota | $137,614 | $66.16 |
| 13 | Vermont | $142,828 | $68.67 |
| 14 | Connecticut | $147,997 | $71.15 |
| 15 | Wyoming | $136,889 | $65.81 |
| 16 | Maryland | $154,697 | $74.37 |
| 17 | New Mexico | $137,365 | $66.04 |
| 18 | Idaho | $142,609 | $68.56 |
| 19 | New Hampshire | $137,802 | $66.25 |
| 20 | Massachusetts | $142,849 | $68.68 |
| 21 | California | $155,860 | $74.93 |
| 22 | Michigan | $137,855 | $66.28 |
| 23 | New Jersey | $148,900 | $71.59 |
| 24 | Alaska | $135,985 | $65.38 |
| 25 | North Carolina | $139,315 | $66.98 |
| 26 | South Carolina | $135,257 | $65.03 |
| 27 | Texas | $133,352 | $64.11 |
| 28 | Oklahoma | $132,090 | $63.50 |
| 29 | Illinois | $141,744 | $68.15 |
| 30 | Delaware | $136,092 | $65.43 |
| 31 | Indiana | $131,378 | $63.16 |
| 32 | West Virginia | $127,913 | $61.50 |
| 33 | Rhode Island | $137,581 | $66.14 |
| 34 | Virginia | $137,127 | $65.93 |
| 35 | Kentucky | $128,820 | $61.93 |
| 36 | Colorado | $128,951 | $62.00 |
| 37 | Arkansas | $112,072 | $53.88 |
| 38 | Nebraska | $128,429 | $61.74 |
| 39 | Florida | $107,767 | $51.81 |
| 40 | Tennessee | $119,212 | $57.31 |
| 41 | South Dakota | $101,345 | $48.72 |
| 42 | Missouri | $128,837 | $61.94 |
| 43 | Nevada | $123,292 | $59.27 |
| 44 | District of Columbia | $135,592 | $65.19 |
| 45 | Georgia | $127,402 | $61.25 |
| 46 | Kansas | $118,995 | $57.21 |
| 47 | Louisiana | $87,490 | $42.06 |
| 48 | Mississippi | $112,218 | $53.95 |
| 49 | Alabama | $111,511 | $53.61 |
| 50 | Utah | $117,703 | $56.59 |
| 51 | Hawaii | $98,213 | $47.22 |
Highest paying cities for nurse anesthetists
The highest-paying cities for nurse anesthetists are Oakland, CA, Salem, OR, and Duluth, MN.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oakland, CA | $178,976 | $86.05 |
| 2 | Salem, OR | $174,763 | $84.02 |
| 3 | Duluth, MN | $172,477 | $82.92 |
| 4 | Rochester, NY | $170,351 | $81.90 |
| 5 | Bangor, ME | $161,386 | $77.59 |
| 6 | Phoenix, AZ | $158,186 | $76.05 |
| 7 | New Brunswick, NJ | $155,815 | $74.91 |
| 8 | Pittsburgh, PA | $152,463 | $73.30 |
| 9 | Chicago, IL | $149,878 | $72.06 |
| 10 | Toledo, OH | $149,084 | $71.67 |
| 11 | Salem, MA | $148,202 | $71.25 |
| 12 | Rocky Mount, NC | $145,999 | $70.19 |
| 13 | Manassas, VA | $142,722 | $68.62 |
| 14 | Manchester, NH | $142,156 | $68.34 |
| 15 | Houston, TX | $136,848 | $65.79 |
| 16 | Las Vegas, NV | $126,034 | $60.59 |
| 17 | Jacksonville, FL | $117,632 | $56.55 |
| 18 | Huntsville, AL | $116,250 | $55.89 |
Nurse Anesthetist salary details
A nurse anesthetist's salary ranges from $89,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $325,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a nurse anesthetist's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $325,000 | $27,083 | $156 |
| 75th Percentile | $239,000 | $19,917 | $115 |
| Average | $170,563 | $14,214 | $82 |
| 25th Percentile | $121,000 | $10,083 | $58 |
| 10th Percentile | $89,000 | $7,417 | $43 |
Highest paying nurse anesthetist jobs
The highest paying types of nurse anesthetists are certified registered nurse anesthetist, pediatric nurse practitioner, and family nurse practitioner.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical Liaison | $66,331 | $5,528 | $31.89 | 237,166 |
| Emergency Department Registered Nurse | $81,260 | $6,772 | $39.07 | 661,518 |
| Occupational Health Nurse | $67,887 | $5,657 | $32.64 | 328,501 |
| Intensive Care Unit Nurse | $79,483 | $6,624 | $38.21 | 611,699 |
| Utilization Review Nurse | $65,425 | $5,452 | $31.45 | 29,776 |
| Clinical Research Nurse | $60,347 | $5,029 | $29.01 | 703,983 |
Top companies hiring nurse anesthetists now:
Which companies pay nurse anesthetists the most?
Nurse anesthetist salaries at Trinity Health and Houston Methodist are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average nurse anesthetist salary at companies like St. Luke's Hospital and Alameda Health System are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trinity Health | $278,811 | $134.04 |
| 2 | Houston Methodist | $241,677 | $116.19 |
| 3 | St. Luke's Hospital | $227,321 | $109.29 |
| 4 | Alameda Health System | $227,303 | $109.28 |
| 5 | Mayo Clinic | $226,650 | $108.97 |
| 6 | Munson Healthcare | $226,599 | $108.94 |
| 7 | UCI Health | $224,612 | $107.99 |
| 8 | Children's Minnesota | $223,735 | $107.56 |
| 9 | Carilion Clinic | $222,055 | $106.76 |
| 10 | Holzer Health System | $220,559 | $106.04 |
| 11 | SCA Health | $220,492 | $106.01 |
| 12 | UNC Health Care | $214,889 | $103.31 |
| 13 | National Medical Association | $209,417 | $100.68 |
| 14 | UT Health East Texas | $208,538 | $100.26 |
| 15 | Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | $208,116 | $100.06 |
| 16 | Hendrick Health | $207,833 | $99.92 |
| 17 | St Joseph Medical Group | $204,594 | $98.36 |
| 18 | LCMC Health | $203,091 | $97.64 |
| 19 | WellSpan Health | $201,680 | $96.96 |
| 20 | Ohio State University Medical Center | $200,840 | $96.56 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Nurse Anesthetist salary by industry
The average nurse anesthetist salary varies across industries:
- The average nurse anesthetist salary in the non profits industry is $192,650, the highest of any industry.
- The average nurse anesthetist salary in the finance industry is $165,995.
- Nurse anesthetists in the education industry earn an average salary of $147,949, the lowest of any industry.
Highest paying industries for nurse anesthetists
| Rank | Industry | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Non Profits | $192,650 | $92.62 |
| 2 | Health Care | $165,995 | $79.81 |
| 3 | Professional | $160,508 | $77.17 |
| 4 | Education | $147,949 | $71.13 |
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Nurse Anesthetist salary trends
The average nurse anesthetist salary has risen by $34,349 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average nurse anesthetist earned $136,214 annually, but today, they earn $170,563 a year. That works out to a 15% change in pay for nurse anesthetists over the last decade.
Compare nurse anesthetist salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average nurse anesthetist salary over time
Compare nurse anesthetist salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
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Nurse Anesthetist salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $171,000 | $82.00 | +4.8% |
| 2024 | $162,000 | $78.07 | +3.9% |
| 2023 | $156,000 | $75.02 | +1.7% |
| 2022 | $153,000 | $73.76 | +2.9% |
| 2021 | $149,000 | $71.59 | +2.0% |
Recently added nurse anesthetist salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare Degree Search | Nurse Anesthetists | Wyoming | 12/16/2024 | $161,780 |
| Wellspan Health Services | Nurse Anesthetist-York Hospital | York, PA | 12/15/2024 | $220,000 |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | Advanced Practice Nurse-Nurse Anesthetist-Anesthesiology | Albuquerque, NM | 12/13/2024 | $157,778 |
| Duke Health & Sas | Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) | Durham, NC | 12/11/2024 | $60,000 |
| University of Kentucky | APP Nurse Anesthetist/Ukhc | Lexington, KY | 12/10/2024 | $156,588 |
| Joinwellspan | Nurse Anesthetist-Good Samaritan | Lebanon, PA | 12/10/2024 | $80,000 |
| UNC Health Care | Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) M-F Evenings | Lenoir, NC | 12/08/2024 | $160,198 |
| Healthcare Degree Search | Nurse Anesthetists | Ione, CA | 12/06/2024 | $161,780 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering | Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) | New York, NY | 12/04/2024 | $257,000 |
| Washington University In St. Louis | Nurse Anesthetist-Anesthesiology | Campus, IL | 12/03/2024 | $142,100 |
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