Nurse Anesthetists Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for nurse anesthetists in the U.S. is $236,590 ($113.75 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $236,590
- Mean annual wage
- $248,320
- Median hourly wage
- $113.75
- Employment
- 51,840
51,840 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $155,250 | $74.64 |
| 25th percentile | $206,730 | $99.39 |
| Median (50th) | $236,590 | $113.75 |
| 75th percentile | $294,350 | $141.51 |
| 90th percentile | $339,500 | $163.22 |
Highest-paying states for nurse anesthetists
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $341,210 | 90 |
| New York | $321,030 | 2,450 |
| Massachusetts | $295,550 | 500 |
| California | $292,410 | 2,230 |
| New Jersey | $291,350 | — |
| Illinois | $286,830 | 1,140 |
| Vermont | $283,060 | 40 |
| West Virginia | $278,530 | 740 |
| Montana | $277,380 | — |
| New Hampshire | $275,980 | 490 |
Lowest-paying states
- Utah: $126,600 median annual wage
- New Mexico: $129,370 median annual wage
- Oklahoma: $156,830 median annual wage
- Alabama: $190,300 median annual wage
- Mississippi: $198,410 median annual wage
About this occupation
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 tasks
- Select, prepare, or use equipment, monitors, supplies, or drugs for the administration of anesthetics.
- Develop anesthesia care plans.
- Evaluate patients' post-surgical or post-anesthesia responses, taking appropriate corrective actions or requesting consultation if complications occur.
- Perform or evaluate the results of diagnostic tests, such as radiographs (x-rays) and electrocardiograms (EKGs).
- Prepare prescribed solutions and administer local, intravenous, spinal, or other anesthetics, following specified methods and procedures.
- Disassemble and clean anesthesia equipment.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: Master's degree
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 0.1% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 0.4% |
| Some college, no degree | 0.5% |
| Associate's degree | 0.3% |
| Bachelor's degree | 11.6% |
| Master's degree | 62.4% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 24.7% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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