Which State Pays Nurse Anesthetistss the Most?

If you're a Nurse Anesthetists, where you live matters a lot. The national median is $236,590/year, but state-level salaries vary dramatically.

Top Paying States

1. 1. Alaska: $341,210/year
2. 2. New York: $321,030/year
3. 3. Massachusetts: $295,550/year

Lowest Paying States

1. Utah: $126,600/year
2. New Mexico: $129,370/year
3. Oklahoma: $156,830/year

That's a 170% gap between the highest and lowest paying states. Of course, cost of living matters too — a high salary in an expensive state might not go as far.

But here's the thing: even after adjusting for cost of living, some states still come out ahead. Check the best cities for Nurse Anesthetistss to see where your salary goes furthest.