SOC 29-1151 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Nurse Anesthetists — Western Wisconsin
Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area · 7 metro areas compared
The median wage for Nurse Anesthetists in Western Wisconsin, WI is $275,690 per year, 16.5% 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 Western Wisconsin, WI is $275,690 per year, 16.5% above the national median of $236,590. Pay ranges from under $85,570 at the tenth percentile to more than $358,030 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $256,070 to $316,650.
Employment stands at 30, or 0.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Madison leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $283,980. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 2nd of 346 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $85,570 | −63.8% |
| 25th | $256,070 | +8.2% |
| Median (50th) | $275,690 | +16.5% |
| 75th | $316,650 | +33.8% |
| 90th | $358,030 | +51.3% |
| Mean | $256,330 | +8.3% |
Other metro areas in Wisconsin
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Western Wisconsin run 5.9% below the national average, so the median of $275,690 goes as far as $292,976 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 23.8% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$275,690as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$292,976US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $275,690 a year, 16.5% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $85,570 to $358,030 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 30 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Madison, at $283,980.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Nurse Anesthetists in Western Wisconsin, WI?
The median annual wage is $275,690, or $132.54 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 Wisconsin, WI is 16.5% 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 Wisconsin, WI earns more than $358,030 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $85,570 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 Madison, at $283,980 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 30 jobs in this occupation in Western Wisconsin, WI. 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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