SOC 29-1151 · May 2025 · United States
Nurse Anesthetists
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Nurse Anesthetists across the United States is $236,590 per year, measured over 51,840 jobs. The highest state median is in Alaska, at $341,210.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Nurse Anesthetists
Pay for this occupation varies by 169.5% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Alaska pays $341,210 and Utah pays $126,600.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $341,210 | 90 | |
| 2 | New York | $321,030 | 2,450 | |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $295,550 | 500 | |
| 4 | California | $292,410 | 2,230 | |
| 5 | New Jersey | $291,350 | — | |
| 6 | Illinois | $286,830 | 1,140 | |
| 7 | Vermont | $283,060 | 40 | |
| 8 | West Virginia | $278,530 | 740 | |
| 9 | Montana | $277,380 | — | |
| 10 | New Hampshire | $275,980 | 490 |
States with the most Nurse Anesthetists jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florida | 4,600 | $210,570 | |
| 2 | Texas | 4,060 | $244,990 | |
| 3 | North Carolina | 3,340 | $224,610 | |
| 4 | Pennsylvania | 2,500 | $221,530 | |
| 5 | New York | 2,450 | $321,030 | |
| 6 | Michigan | 2,300 | $247,010 | |
| 7 | Ohio | 2,300 | $231,810 | |
| 8 | California | 2,230 | $292,410 | |
| 9 | Minnesota | 2,130 | $266,190 | |
| 10 | Alabama | 1,810 | $190,300 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jacksonville | $416,000 | 340 |
| 2 | Springfield | $357,740 | — |
| 3 | Fayetteville | $331,760 | 90 |
| 4 | New York | $321,030 | 2,310 |
| 5 | Peoria | $310,930 | 100 |
| 6 | Columbia | $310,170 | 90 |
| 7 | Hammond | $304,640 | 40 |
| 8 | Riverside | $298,910 | 140 |
| 9 | Idaho Falls | $298,560 | — |
| 10 | Greensboro | $297,560 | 100 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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