Anesthesia Nurse Salary in the United States

How much does an Anesthesia Nurse make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Anesthesia Nurse in the United States is $258,921 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $124.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $337,935
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $240,657 to $300,280
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $224,029
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Anesthesia Nurse Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $300,280 $25,023 $5,775 $144
Average $258,921 $21,577 $4,979 $124
25th Percentile $240,657 $20,055 $4,628 $116
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Key Factors That Influence Anesthesia Nurse Salaries

An Anesthesia Nurse'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 Anesthesia Nurse Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Anesthesia Nurse'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): $245,973
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $248,336
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $267,537
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $269,261
  • Expert (over 8 years): $270,410
Levels Salary
Entry Level Anesthesia Nurse$245,973
Intermediate Level Anesthesia Nurse$248,336
Senior Level Anesthesia Nurse$267,537
Specialist Level Anesthesia Nurse$269,261
Expert Level Anesthesia Nurse$270,410
$245,973 0 yr
$248,336 < 2 yrs
$267,537 2-4 yrs
$269,261 5-8 yrs
$270,410 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Anesthesia Nurses

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: $326,577
  • San Francisco: $323,001
  • Oakland: $316,194

What Skills Can Increase an Anesthesia Nurse's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Planning (Mentioned in 4.43% Job Postings): An act or process of making or carrying out plans. Establishment of goals, policies, and procedures for a social or economic unit city planning business planning.
  • Life Support (Mentioned in 3.32% Job Postings): Life support refers to the treatments and techniques performed in an emergency in order to support life after the failure of one or more vital organs. Healthcare providers and emergency medical technicians are generally certified to perform basic and advanced life support procedures; however, basic life support is sometimes provided at the scene of an emergency by family members or bystanders before emergency services arrive. In the case of cardiac injuries, cardiopulmonary resuscitation is initiated by bystanders or family members 25% of the time. Basic life support techniques, such as performing CPR on a victim of cardiac arrest, can double or even triple that patient's chance of survival. Other types of basic life support include relief from choking (which can be done by using the Heimlich maneuver), staunching of bleeding by direct compression and elevation above the heart (and if necessary, pressure on arterial pressure points and the use of a manufactured or improvised tourniquet), first aid, and the use of an automated external defibrillator.
  • Nursing Practice (Mentioned in 1.63% Job Postings): Nursing practice may be work experience that is direct and/or indirect patient care in clinical practice, nursing administration, education, research, or consultation in the specialty represented by the credential.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Planning 4.43%
Life Support 3.32%
Nursing Practice 1.63%
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 an Anesthesia Nurse's salary.
  • Professional Communication: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Physiology: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Professional Communication
$287,402
11%
Physiology
$284,813
10%
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
$274,456
6%
Collaboration
$269,278
4%
Patient Safety
$269,278
4%
Listening
$269,278
4%
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Anesthesia Nurse Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Anesthesia Nurse roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Healthcare, offers compensation 15% above the average. Conversely, Anesthesia Nurse positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Anesthesia Nurse as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an Anesthesia Nurse

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare$297,759$143.015%

How Education impacts an Anesthesia Nurse's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Anesthesia Nurses enter the field with a Master's Degree or MBA degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Anesthesia Nurse with a Master's Degree or MBA is between $216,257 and $225,176).

Anesthesia Nurse Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Anesthesia Nurse
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.7%
High School 7.4%
Associates 2.4%
Bachelors 15.1%
Masters 68.7%
Doctorate 5.7%
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Anesthesia Nurse Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Anesthesia Nurse'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 Anesthesia Nurse

Salaries for an Anesthesia Nurse can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $222,198 in 2023 to around $215,898 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Anesthesia Nurse salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Anesthesia Nurse Over Time

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2023
$222,198
2024
$220,323
2025
$215,898
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2023 $222,198
2024 $220,323
2025 $215,898
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FAQ about Anesthesia Nurse

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Anesthesia Nurse?

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

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