Nurse Anesthetists Salary in California
Nurse Anesthetists in California earn a median of $292,410 a year, +24% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $292,410
- vs. U.S. median
- +24% ($236,590)
- Rank among states
- 4 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 2,230
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $200,530; the top 10% earn over $335,550. Nationally the range is $155,250 to $339,500.
States ranked near California
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- Critical Care Nurses$140,270 median in California (broader BLS group)
- Acute Care Nurses$140,270 median in California (broader BLS group)
- Radiologists$270,560 median in California
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists$301,240 median in California
Nurse Anesthetists pay in California
How much do nurse anesthetists make in California?
The median is $292,410 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $200,530 and the top 10% earn over $335,550. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for nurse anesthetists?
On pay alone it ranks 4 of 44 (+24% vs. the national median of $236,590). Living costs are not included.