Nurse Anesthetists Salary by State
The national median pay for nurse anesthetists is $236,590 a year. By state, it ranges from $126,600 in Utah to $341,210 in Alaska.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $155,250
- 25th percentile
- $206,730
- Median
- $236,590
- 75th percentile
- $294,350
- Top 10%
- $339,500
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 51,840 jobs.
Median pay in 44 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $341,210 | +44% | $212,150 | $366,160 | 90 |
| 2 | New York | $321,030 | +36% | $144,900 | $342,480 | 2,450 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $295,550 | +25% | $199,760 | $391,170 | 500 |
| 4 | California | $292,410 | +24% | $200,530 | $335,550 | 2,230 |
| 5 | New Jersey | $291,350 | +23% | $229,130 | $370,880 | Not published |
| 6 | Illinois | $286,830 | +21% | $103,490 | $335,610 | 1,140 |
| 7 | Vermont | $283,060 | +20% | $222,080 | $310,160 | 40 |
| 8 | West Virginia | $278,530 | +18% | $226,300 | $380,340 | 740 |
| 9 | Montana | $277,380 | +17% | $233,670 | $325,620 | Not published |
| 10 | New Hampshire | $275,980 | +17% | $231,560 | $320,140 | 490 |
| 11 | Washington | $274,390 | +16% | $218,640 | $358,160 | 760 |
| 12 | Wisconsin | $273,170 | +15% | $223,690 | $320,630 | 990 |
| 13 | Iowa | $273,070 | +15% | $124,470 | $315,610 | 380 |
| 14 | Oregon | $272,330 | +15% | $205,180 | $339,300 | 370 |
| 15 | Minnesota | $266,190 | +13% | $221,970 | $292,200 | 2,130 |
| 16 | South Carolina | $265,480 | +12% | $210,100 | $401,600 | 1,010 |
| 17 | South Dakota | $263,930 | +12% | $194,200 | $287,650 | 400 |
| 18 | Idaho | $263,130 | +11% | $216,820 | $338,620 | Not published |
| 19 | Wyoming | $255,250 | +8% | $188,650 | $399,220 | 80 |
| 20 | Virginia | $252,110 | +7% | $174,210 | $387,020 | 700 |
| 21 | Arizona | $248,660 | +5% | $228,390 | $313,990 | 310 |
| 22 | Maine | $247,470 | +5% | $219,970 | $336,050 | 380 |
| 23 | Michigan | $247,010 | +4% | $220,840 | $299,120 | 2,300 |
| 24 | Nebraska | $246,730 | +4% | $188,560 | $331,660 | 430 |
| 25 | Texas | $244,990 | +4% | $169,350 | $340,950 | 4,060 |
| 26 | North Dakota | $244,240 | +3% | $223,490 | $287,480 | 250 |
| 27 | Missouri | $242,630 | +3% | $177,900 | $362,800 | 1,550 |
| 28 | Connecticut | $236,960 | 0% | $101,520 | $325,790 | 480 |
| 29 | Ohio | $231,810 | −2% | $148,690 | $329,690 | 2,300 |
| 30 | Georgia | $224,630 | −5% | $167,110 | $303,900 | 1,170 |
| 31 | North Carolina | $224,610 | −5% | $117,170 | $323,640 | 3,340 |
| 32 | Arkansas | $224,280 | −5% | $87,120 | $300,080 | Not published |
| 33 | Maryland | $223,140 | −6% | $81,970 | $351,020 | 840 |
| 34 | Kentucky | $222,520 | −6% | $189,630 | $289,230 | 1,640 |
| 35 | Louisiana | $222,130 | −6% | $176,660 | $304,640 | 900 |
| 36 | Pennsylvania | $221,530 | −6% | $155,250 | $303,640 | 2,500 |
| 37 | Kansas | $212,090 | −10% | $166,080 | $243,000 | 910 |
| 38 | Tennessee | $211,450 | −11% | $167,480 | $286,630 | 1,690 |
| 39 | Florida | $210,570 | −11% | $125,680 | $416,000 | 4,600 |
| 40 | Mississippi | $198,410 | −16% | $177,110 | $281,010 | 480 |
| 41 | Alabama | $190,300 | −20% | $101,450 | $270,220 | 1,810 |
| 42 | Oklahoma | $156,830 | −34% | $156,830 | $296,200 | 990 |
| 43 | New Mexico | $129,370 | −45% | $64,560 | $271,970 | Not published |
| 44 | Utah | $126,600 | −46% | $93,350 | $208,310 | Not published |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Nurse Anesthetists salary questions
Which state pays nurse anesthetists the most?
Alaska, with a median of $341,210 a year (+44% vs. the national median of $236,590). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays nurse anesthetists the least?
Utah, with a median of $126,600 a year (−46% vs. national).
Where do most nurse anesthetists work?
Florida has the most jobs, about 4,600, with a median of $210,570.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.