Nurse Anesthetist Salary
Nurse Anesthetists earn a median $236,590 a year nationally. Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
U.S. median
$236,590
$113.75 per hour
Range
$155,250 – $239,200+
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
51,840
across the U.S.
▲6.0%
Pay trend: The median for nurse anesthetists in the U.S. rose from $223,210 (May 2024) to $236,590 (May 2025). That beat inflation (2.4%), a real raise of about 3.6%.
What nurse anesthetists do
Administer anesthesia, monitor patient’s vital signs, and oversee patient recovery from anesthesia. May assist anesthesiologists, surgeons, other physicians, or dentists. Must be registered nurses who have specialized graduate education.
- Typical education
- Master's degree
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- None
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +9.7% (much faster than average)
- Openings per year
- 2,400
- Self-employed
- 3%
Employment of nurse anesthetists is projected to grow 9.7% from 2025 to 2035, faster than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 2,400 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Nurse Anesthetist take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$174,378
per year · effective tax rate 26.3%
$14,532Monthly
$7,266Twice a month
$6,707Every 2 weeks
$83.84Hourly
- Federal income tax$47,013
- Social Security (6.2%)$11,439
- Medicare (1.45%)$3,760
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$174,378
Marginal rate: 32% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $155,250 | $74.64 | $117,379 |
| 25th percentile | $206,730 | $99.39 | $153,884 |
| Median (50th) | $236,590 | $113.75 | $174,378 |
| 75th percentile | $294,350+ | $141.51 | $211,637 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $339,500+ | $163.22 | $239,924 |
Nurse Anesthetist salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $239,200+ | — | $240,995 | $212,150 – $239,200+ | 90 |
| New York | $239,200+ | — | $209,524 | $144,900 – $239,200+ | 2,450 |
| Massachusetts | $239,200+ | — | $197,831 | $199,760 – $239,200+ | 500 |
| California | $239,200+ | — | $183,656 | $200,530 – $239,200+ | 2,230 |
| New Jersey | $239,200+ | — | $193,388 | $229,130 – $239,200+ | — |
| Illinois | $239,200+ | — | $192,872 | $103,490 – $239,200+ | 1,140 |
| Vermont | $239,200+ | — | $186,603 | $222,080 – $239,200+ | 40 |
| West Virginia | $239,200+ | — | $189,236 | $226,300 – $239,200+ | 740 |
| Montana | $239,200+ | — | $186,694 | $233,670 – $239,200+ | — |
| New Hampshire | $239,200+ | — | $200,128 | $231,560 – $239,200+ | 490 |
| Washington | $239,200+ | — | $199,132 | $218,640 – $239,200+ | 760 |
| Wisconsin | $239,200+ | — | $185,270 | $223,690 – $239,200+ | 990 |
| Iowa | $239,200+ | — | $188,580 | $124,470 – $239,200+ | 380 |
| Oregon | $239,200+ | — | $173,181 | $205,180 – $239,200+ | 370 |
| Minnesota | $239,200+ | — | $174,793 | $221,970 – $239,200+ | 2,130 |
| South Carolina | $239,200+ | — | $178,573 | $210,100 – $239,200+ | 1,010 |
| South Dakota | $239,200+ | — | $192,327 | $194,200 – $239,200+ | 400 |
| Idaho | $239,200+ | — | $178,964 | $216,820 – $239,200+ | — |
| Wyoming | $239,200+ | — | $186,629 | $188,650 – $239,200+ | 80 |
| Virginia | $239,200+ | — | $170,885 | $174,210 – $239,200+ | 700 |
| Arizona | $239,200+ | — | $176,295 | $228,390 – $239,200+ | 310 |
| Maine | $239,200+ | — | $165,323 | $219,970 – $239,200+ | 380 |
| Michigan | $239,200+ | — | $170,972 | $220,840 – $239,200+ | 2,300 |
| Nebraska | $239,200+ | — | $170,689 | $188,560 – $239,200+ | 430 |
| Texas | $239,200+ | — | $179,893 | $169,350 – $239,200+ | 4,060 |
| North Dakota | $239,200+ | — | $175,897 | $223,490 – $239,200+ | 250 |
| Missouri | $239,200+ | — | $167,877 | $177,900 – $239,200+ | 1,550 |
| Connecticut | $236,960 | +4.0% | $162,444 | $101,520 – $239,200+ | 480 |
| Ohio | $231,810 | +7.1% | $165,648 | $148,690 – $239,200+ | 2,300 |
| Georgia | $224,630 | +1.6% | $155,491 | $167,110 – $239,200+ | 1,170 |
| North Carolina | $224,610 | −0.8% | $158,060 | $117,170 – $239,200+ | 3,340 |
| Arkansas | $224,280 | +67.1% | $157,763 | $87,120 – $239,200+ | — |
| Maryland | $223,140 | +33.0% | $154,626 | $81,970 – $239,200+ | 840 |
| Kentucky | $222,520 | +4.7% | $157,471 | $189,630 – $239,200+ | 1,640 |
| Louisiana | $222,130 | −1.5% | $158,608 | $176,660 – $239,200+ | 900 |
| Pennsylvania | $221,530 | +1.8% | $157,690 | $155,250 – $239,200+ | 2,500 |
| Kansas | $212,090 | +16.0% | $146,796 | $166,080 – $239,200+ | 910 |
| Tennessee | $211,450 | +4.0% | $157,360 | $167,480 – $239,200+ | 1,690 |
| Florida | $210,570 | +6.4% | $156,712 | $125,680 – $239,200+ | 4,600 |
| Mississippi | $198,410 | +0.5% | $140,537 | $177,110 – $239,200+ | 480 |
| Alabama | $190,300 | +6.2% | $132,446 | $101,450 – $239,200+ | 1,810 |
| Oklahoma | $156,830 | +3.5% | $111,947 | $156,830 – $239,200+ | 990 |
| New Mexico | $129,370 | −39.8% | $94,682 | $64,560 – $239,200+ | — |
| Utah | $126,600 | +3.7% | $93,066 | $93,350 – $208,310 | — |
Related jobs
| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Medicine Physician | $239,200+ | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.3% |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | $224,990 | Doctoral or professional degree | +1.3% |
| Neurologist | $239,200+ | Doctoral or professional degree | +6.4% |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $239,200+ | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.0% |
| Pediatricians, General | $210,040 | Doctoral or professional degree | +1.5% |
| Physicians, All Other | $239,200+ | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.4% |
| Psychiatrist | $239,200+ | Doctoral or professional degree | +7.2% |
| Orthodontist | $239,200+ | Doctoral or professional degree | +6.0% |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $239,200+ | Doctoral or professional degree | +1.7% |
| Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $239,200+ | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.5% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse anesthetist make?
The national median salary for nurse anesthetists is $236,590 a year ($113.75 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $155,250 and the top 10% earn over $239,200+. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays nurse anesthetists the most?
Alaska has the highest median pay at $239,200+.
How many nurse anesthetists are there in the U.S.?
About 51,840 people work as nurse anesthetists nationwide.