Nurse Anesthetists Salary in Illinois
Nurse Anesthetists in Illinois earn a median of $286,830 a year, +21% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $286,830
- vs. U.S. median
- +21% ($236,590)
- Rank among states
- 6 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 1,140
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $103,490; the top 10% earn over $335,610. Nationally the range is $155,250 to $339,500.
States ranked near Illinois
Similar jobs in Illinois
- Anesthesiologist Assistants$131,950 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
- Respiratory Therapists$84,090 median in Illinois
- Critical Care Nurses$95,990 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons$70,220 median in Illinois
- Acute Care Nurses$95,990 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists$208,000 median in Illinois
Nurse Anesthetists pay in Illinois
How much do nurse anesthetists make in Illinois?
The median is $286,830 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $103,490 and the top 10% earn over $335,610. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for nurse anesthetists?
On pay alone it ranks 6 of 44 (+21% vs. the national median of $236,590). Living costs are not included.