SOC 29-1151 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Nurse Anesthetists — Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City-Murray, UT
At $131,050, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Nurse Anesthetists, 44.6% beneath the national figure of $236,590.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $131,050, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Nurse Anesthetists, 44.6% beneath the national figure of $236,590. Pay ranges from under $96,920 at the tenth percentile to more than $209,130 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $97,470 to $200,630.
Of the 585 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 37th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $96,920 | −59.0% |
| 25th | $97,470 | −58.8% |
| Median (50th) | $131,050 | −44.6% |
| 75th | $200,630 | −15.2% |
| 90th | $209,130 | −11.6% |
| Mean | $156,200 | −34.0% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Salt Lake City sit close to the national average, so $131,050 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$131,050as reported by BLSLocal price level
98.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$132,508US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $131,050 a year, 44.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $96,920 to $209,130 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Nurse Anesthetists in Salt Lake City, UT?
The median annual wage is $131,050, or $63.00 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 Salt Lake City, UT is 44.6% 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 Salt Lake City, UT earns more than $209,130 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $96,920 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.
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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