Certified Anesthesia Technologist Salary in the United States

How much does a Certified Anesthesia Technologist make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Certified Anesthesia Technologist in the United States is $46,085 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $22.

However, a Certified Anesthesia Technologist's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $59,501
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $39,254 to $53,107
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $33,035
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Certified Anesthesia Technologist Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $53,107 $4,426 $1,021 $26
Average $46,085 $3,840 $886 $22
25th Percentile $39,254 $3,271 $755 $19
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Key Factors That Influence Certified Anesthesia Technologist Salaries

A Certified Anesthesia Technologist's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Certified Anesthesia Technologist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Certified Anesthesia Technologist's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here’s how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $45,420
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $45,610
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $48,079
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $51,279
  • Expert (over 8 years): $51,507
Levels Salary
Entry Level Certified Anesthesia Technologist$45,420
Intermediate Level Certified Anesthesia Technologist$45,610
Senior Level Certified Anesthesia Technologist$48,079
Specialist Level Certified Anesthesia Technologist$51,279
Expert Level Certified Anesthesia Technologist$51,507
$45,420 0 yr
$45,610 < 2 yrs
$48,079 2-4 yrs
$51,279 5-8 yrs
$51,507 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Certified Anesthesia Technologists

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $58,127
  • San Francisco: $57,490
  • Oakland: $56,279

What Skills Can Increase a Certified Anesthesia Technologist's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Commitment (Mentioned in 1.43% Job Postings): An agreement or pledge to do something in the future a commitment to improve conditions at the prison especially : an engagement to assume a financial obligation at a future date.
  • CPR (Mentioned in 1.4% Job Postings): Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) combines rescue breathing (mouth-to-mouth) and chest compressions to temporarily pump enough blood to the brain until specialized treatment is available.
  • Acute Care (Mentioned in 0.94% Job Postings): Acute care is a branch of secondary health care where a patient receives active but short-term treatment for a severe injury or episode of illness, an urgent medical condition, or during recovery from surgery. In medical terms, care for acute health conditions is the opposite from chronic care, or longer term care. Acute care services are generally delivered by teams of health care professionals from a range of medical and surgical specialties. Acute care may require a stay in a hospital emergency department, ambulatory surgery center, urgent care centre or other short-term stay facility, along with the assistance of diagnostic services, surgery, or follow-up outpatient care in the community. Hospital-based acute inpatient care typically has the goal of discharging patients as soon as they are deemed healthy and stable. Acute care settings include emergency department, intensive care, coronary care, cardiology, neonatal intensive care, and many general areas where the patient could become acutely unwell and require stabilization and transfer to another higher dependency unit for further treatment.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Commitment 1.43%
CPR 1.4%
Acute Care 0.94%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Certified Anesthesia Technologist's salary.
  • Critical Thinking: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Teamwork: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Critical Care: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Critical Thinking
$50,232
9%
Teamwork
$50,232
9%
Critical Care
$49,771
8%
Problem Solving
$49,771
8%
Flexibility
$49,311
7%
Coordination
$48,850
6%
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Certified Anesthesia Technologist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Certified Anesthesia Technologist roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 30% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Healthcare, offers compensation 15% above the average. Conversely, Certified Anesthesia Technologist positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Certified Anesthesia Technologist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Certified Anesthesia Technologist

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare$52,997$25.015%

How Education impacts a Certified Anesthesia Technologist's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Certified Anesthesia Technologists enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Certified Anesthesia Technologist with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $44,733 and $47,880).

Certified Anesthesia Technologist Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Certified Anesthesia Technologist
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 2.1%
High School 50.7%
Associates 24.7%
Bachelors 13.7%
Masters 2.1%
Doctorate 6.8%
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Certified Anesthesia Technologist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Certified Anesthesia Technologist's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Certified Anesthesia Technologist

Salaries for a Certified Anesthesia Technologist can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $56,093 in 2023 to around $48,418 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Certified Anesthesia Technologist salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Certified Anesthesia Technologist Over Time

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2023
$56,093
2024
$51,164
2025
$48,418
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2024 $51,164
2025 $48,418
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Most common benefits for Certified Anesthesia Technologist

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FAQ about Certified Anesthesia Technologist

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Certified Anesthesia Technologist?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Certified Anesthesia Technologist roles, with salaries approximately 15% above the market median.

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