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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Nurse anesthetists (SOC 29-1151) employed 51,840 people in May 2025. The median pay is $236,590 a year ($113.75 an hour); the lowest-paid 10% earn under $155,250 and the highest-paid 10% more than $339,500. BLS projects its employment to change by +9.7% between 2025 and 2035 (about 2,400 openings a year including replacements). The typical way in: Master's degree.
Highest median pay: Alaska ($341,210), New York ($321,030), Massachusetts ($295,550). Most jobs: Florida (4,600), Texas (4,060), North Carolina (3,340).
| Measure ⇅ | Annual ⇅ | Hourly equivalent ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $155,250 | $74.64 |
| 25th percentile | $206,730 | $99.39 |
| Median | $236,590 | $113.75 |
| Mean | $248,320 | $119.38 |
| 75th percentile | $294,350 | $141.51 |
| 90th percentile (experienced) | $339,500 | $163.22 |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
Hourly equivalents divide by 2,080 hours. Pay above $239,200 is shown as "≥ $239,200" (BLS top code).
| Measure ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Jobs 2025 | 54,500 |
| Jobs 2035 (projected) | 59,800 |
| Change in jobs | 5,300 |
| Percent change | +9.7% |
| Openings a year (growth + replacements) | 2,400 |
| Self-employed share | 2.8% |
| Typical entry education | Master's degree |
| Work experience in a related occupation | None |
| Typical on-the-job training | None |
Licences and certifications are set by states and employers; the education shown is the usual entry requirement, not a legal one.
| State ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ | Yearly rent as % of median pay ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 1,810 | 2.57 | $190,300 | $101,450 | $270,220 | -20% | 7% |
| Alaska | 90 | 0.82 | $341,210 | $212,150 | $366,160 | +44% | 5% |
| Arizona | 310 | 0.28 | $248,660 | $228,390 | $313,990 | +5% | 8% |
| California | 2,230 | 0.37 | $292,410 | $200,530 | $335,550 | +24% | 9% |
| Colorado | 800 | 0.83 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Connecticut | 480 | 0.86 | $236,960 | $101,520 | $325,790 | +0% | 8% |
| Florida | 4,600 | 1.39 | $210,570 | $125,680 | $416,000 | -11% | 10% |
| Georgia | 1,170 | 0.72 | $224,630 | $167,110 | $303,900 | -5% | 8% |
| Illinois | 1,140 | 0.56 | $286,830 | $103,490 | $335,610 | +21% | 6% |
| Indiana | 600 | 0.56 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Iowa | 380 | 0.74 | $273,070 | $124,470 | $315,610 | +15% | 4% |
| Kansas | 910 | 1.90 | $212,090 | $166,080 | $243,000 | -10% | 6% |
| Kentucky | 1,640 | 2.46 | $222,520 | $189,630 | $289,230 | -6% | 5% |
| Louisiana | 900 | 1.39 | $222,130 | $176,660 | $304,640 | -6% | 6% |
| Maine | 380 | 1.78 | $247,470 | $219,970 | $336,050 | +5% | 6% |
| Maryland | 840 | 0.92 | $223,140 | $81,970 | $351,020 | -6% | 9% |
| Massachusetts | 500 | 0.41 | $295,550 | $199,760 | $391,170 | +25% | 8% |
| Michigan | 2,300 | 1.57 | $247,010 | $220,840 | $299,120 | +4% | 6% |
| Minnesota | 2,130 | 2.16 | $266,190 | $221,970 | $292,200 | +13% | 6% |
| Mississippi | 480 | 1.23 | $198,410 | $177,110 | $281,010 | -16% | 6% |
| Missouri | 1,550 | 1.58 | $242,630 | $177,900 | $362,800 | +3% | 5% |
| Nebraska | 430 | 1.26 | $246,730 | $188,560 | $331,660 | +4% | 5% |
| New Hampshire | 490 | 2.15 | $275,980 | $231,560 | $320,140 | +17% | 7% |
| New York | 2,450 | 0.76 | $321,030 | $144,900 | $342,480 | +36% | 6% |
| North Carolina | 3,340 | 2.03 | $224,610 | $117,170 | $323,640 | -5% | 7% |
| North Dakota | 250 | 1.73 | $244,240 | $223,490 | $287,480 | +3% | 5% |
| Ohio | 2,300 | 1.24 | $231,810 | $148,690 | $329,690 | -2% | 6% |
| Oklahoma | 990 | 1.75 | $156,830 | $156,830 | $296,200 | -34% | 8% |
| Oregon | 370 | 0.56 | $272,330 | $205,180 | $339,300 | +15% | 7% |
| Pennsylvania | 2,500 | 1.24 | $221,530 | $155,250 | $303,640 | -6% | 7% |
| Rhode Island | 120 | 0.74 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| South Carolina | 1,010 | 1.31 | $265,480 | $210,100 | $401,600 | +12% | 6% |
| South Dakota | 400 | 2.62 | $263,930 | $194,200 | $287,650 | +12% | 5% |
| Tennessee | 1,690 | 1.55 | $211,450 | $167,480 | $286,630 | -11% | 7% |
| Texas | 4,060 | 0.86 | $244,990 | $169,350 | $340,950 | +4% | 7% |
| Vermont | 40 | 0.40 | $283,060 | $222,080 | $310,160 | +20% | 6% |
| Virginia | 700 | 0.51 | $252,110 | $174,210 | $387,020 | +7% | 8% |
| Washington | 760 | 0.64 | $274,390 | $218,640 | $358,160 | +16% | 8% |
| West Virginia | 740 | 3.18 | $278,530 | $226,300 | $380,340 | +18% | 4% |
| Wisconsin | 990 | 1.01 | $273,170 | $223,690 | $320,630 | +15% | 5% |
| Wyoming | 80 | 0.85 | $255,250 | $188,650 | $399,220 | +8% | 5% |
Location quotient above 1 means the occupation is more concentrated in the state than in the nation. "n/a" means BLS suppressed the figure. Rent uses the state median gross rent (ACS).
The 60 highest-paying metropolitan areas among those with at least 300 jobs in this occupation.
| Metropolitan area ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville, FL | 340 | $416,000 | $134,630 | $416,000 | 1.34 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 2,310 | $321,030 | $149,990 | $339,500 | 0.73 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | 910 | $277,550 | $222,510 | $334,180 | 2.00 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | 680 | $275,310 | $169,310 | $342,260 | 0.62 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | 420 | $274,390 | $226,420 | $387,230 | 0.60 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 840 | $265,880 | $103,490 | $479,410 | 0.56 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 1,250 | $258,570 | $221,970 | $277,440 | 1.92 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | 480 | $244,990 | $214,410 | $431,520 | 1.11 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | 1,170 | $243,130 | $220,840 | $302,070 | 1.84 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 470 | $239,060 | $144,080 | $303,900 | 0.49 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 1,190 | $238,540 | $155,250 | $370,880 | 1.23 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | 650 | $232,300 | $214,980 | $332,800 | 1.44 |
| Cleveland, OH | 390 | $231,830 | $207,460 | $318,770 | 1.12 |
| Columbus, OH | 450 | $231,810 | $221,440 | $373,700 | 1.23 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 500 | $223,570 | $193,220 | $267,940 | 1.36 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 440 | $223,150 | $107,850 | $351,080 | 0.42 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | 710 | $222,520 | $211,800 | $310,480 | 3.10 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | 670 | $221,170 | $174,420 | $315,140 | 1.82 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 1,290 | $218,650 | $190,360 | $336,060 | 0.96 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | 980 | $218,080 | $167,250 | $464,130 | 2.68 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | 420 | $217,620 | $68,690 | $326,010 | 0.94 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | 440 | $216,140 | $72,220 | $301,220 | 4.91 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | 770 | $214,690 | $165,720 | $441,400 | 1.63 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | 830 | $211,450 | $152,170 | $302,450 | 2.27 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | 440 | $211,130 | $211,130 | $339,040 | 3.50 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | 1,070 | $206,270 | $107,810 | $244,990 | 2.22 |
| Birmingham, AL | 750 | $175,850 | $101,450 | $235,860 | 4.31 |
The median is $236,590 a year ($113.75 an hour); the lowest-paid tenth earn under $155,250 and the highest-paid tenth over $339,500 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
51,840 in May 2025, and BLS projects +9.7% growth to 2035.
The typical entry education is: Master's degree (BLS).
Alaska, with a median of $341,210 (among states with published figures).