SOC 29-1151 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Nurse Anesthetists — Western North Carolina
Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area · 8 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Western North Carolina, NC comes to $270,400 a year, ahead of the national median of $236,590 by 14.3%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Western North Carolina, NC comes to $270,400 a year, ahead of the national median of $236,590 by 14.3%. Pay ranges from under $224,830 at the tenth percentile to more than $323,640 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $237,030 to $297,730.
Employment stands at 70, or 0.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Fayetteville records the highest median at $331,760. Of the 472 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 3rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $224,830 | −5.0% |
| 25th | $237,030 | +0.2% |
| Median (50th) | $270,400 | +14.3% |
| 75th | $297,730 | +25.8% |
| 90th | $323,640 | +36.8% |
| Mean | $262,490 | +10.9% |
Other metro areas in North Carolina
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fayetteville | $331,760 | 90 | |
| 2 | Greensboro | $297,560 | 100 | |
| 3 | Charlotte | $277,550 | 910 | |
| 4 | Asheville | $223,630 | 150 | |
| 5 | Wilmington | $218,830 | 150 | |
| 6 | Winston-Salem | $216,140 | 440 | |
| 7 | Hickory | $213,630 | 120 | |
| 8 | Raleigh | $155,250 | — |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Western North Carolina run 5.7% below the national average, so the median of $270,400 goes as far as $286,744 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 21.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$270,400as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$286,744US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $270,400 a year, 14.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $224,830 to $323,640 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 70 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 Western North Carolina, NC?
The median annual wage is $270,400, or $130.00 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 Western North Carolina, NC is 14.3% 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 Western North Carolina, NC earns more than $323,640 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $224,830 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 70 jobs in this occupation in Western North Carolina, 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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