SOC 29-1151 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Nurse Anesthetists — Greensboro
Greensboro-High Point, NC · 7 metro areas compared
The median wage for Nurse Anesthetists in Greensboro, NC is $297,560 per year, well above the national median of $236,590.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Nurse Anesthetists in Greensboro, NC is $297,560 per year, well above the national median of $236,590. The gap of 25.8% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Pay ranges from under $157,860 at the tenth percentile to more than $322,880 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $210,270 to $297,560.
Employment stands at 100, or 0.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Fayetteville leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $331,760. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 4th of 499 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $157,860 | −33.3% |
| 25th | $210,270 | −11.1% |
| Median (50th) | $297,560 | +25.8% |
| 75th | $297,560 | +25.8% |
| 90th | $322,880 | +36.5% |
| Mean | $254,020 | +7.4% |
Other metro areas in North Carolina
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fayetteville | $331,760 | 90 | |
| 2 | Charlotte | $277,550 | 910 | |
| 3 | Asheville | $223,630 | 150 | |
| 4 | Wilmington | $218,830 | 150 | |
| 5 | Winston-Salem | $216,140 | 440 | |
| 6 | Hickory | $213,630 | 120 | |
| 7 | Raleigh | $155,250 | — |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Greensboro run 5.7% below the national average, so the median of $297,560 goes as far as $315,546 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 33.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$297,560as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$315,546US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $297,560 a year, 25.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $157,860 to $322,880 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 100 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Fayetteville, at $331,760.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Nurse Anesthetists in Greensboro, NC?
The median annual wage is $297,560, or $143.06 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 Greensboro, NC is 25.8% higher. 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 Greensboro, NC earns more than $322,880 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $157,860 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 Fayetteville, at $331,760 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 100 jobs in this occupation in Greensboro, NC. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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