Nurse Anesthetists Salary in North Carolina
Nurse Anesthetists in North Carolina earn a median of $224,610 a year, −5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $224,610
- vs. U.S. median
- −5% ($236,590)
- Rank among states
- 31 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 3,340
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $117,170; the top 10% earn over $323,640. Nationally the range is $155,250 to $339,500.
States ranked near North Carolina
Similar jobs in North Carolina
- Anesthesiologist Assistants$129,360 median in North Carolina (broader BLS group)
- Respiratory Therapists$80,090 median in North Carolina
- Critical Care Nurses$84,350 median in North Carolina (broader BLS group)
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons$224,040 median in North Carolina
- Acute Care Nurses$84,350 median in North Carolina (broader BLS group)
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists$134,540 median in North Carolina
Nurse Anesthetists pay in North Carolina
How much do nurse anesthetists make in North Carolina?
The median is $224,610 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $117,170 and the top 10% earn over $323,640. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for nurse anesthetists?
On pay alone it ranks 31 of 44 (−5% vs. the national median of $236,590). Living costs are not included.