SOC 29-1151 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Nurse Anesthetists — Central Kentucky
Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area · 2 metro areas compared
At $221,580, median pay for Nurse Anesthetists in Central Kentucky, KY tracks the national median of $236,590 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $221,580, median pay for Nurse Anesthetists in Central Kentucky, KY tracks the national median of $236,590 closely. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $189,630 and $313,290. The lowest tenth earn under $170,120, while the highest tenth earn more than $349,730.
Lexington leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $242,700. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 2nd of 412 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $170,120 | −28.1% |
| 25th | $189,630 | −19.8% |
| Median (50th) | $221,580 | −6.3% |
| 75th | $313,290 | +32.4% |
| 90th | $349,730 | +47.8% |
| Mean | $238,610 | +0.9% |
Other metro areas in Kentucky
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lexington | $242,700 | 270 | |
| 2 | Louisville/Jefferson County | $222,520 | 710 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Central Kentucky run 9.8% below the national average, so the median of $221,580 goes as far as $245,654 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 3.8% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$221,580as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$245,654US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $221,580 a year, 6.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $170,120 to $349,730 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Lexington, at $242,700.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Nurse Anesthetists in Central Kentucky, KY?
The median annual wage is $221,580, or $106.53 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $236,590, so pay in Central Kentucky, KY is 6.3% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Central Kentucky, KY earns more than $349,730 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $170,120 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Lexington, at $242,700 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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