Certified Anesthesia Technician Salary in the United States

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

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Certified Anesthesia Technician in the United States is $48,243 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $23.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $62,161
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $41,237 to $55,528
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $34,858
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View as table View as graph 25% $41,237 10% $34,858 90% $62,161 75% $55,528 $48,243 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click

Certified Anesthesia Technician Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $55,528 $4,627 $1,068 $27
Average $48,243 $4,020 $928 $23
25th Percentile $41,237 $3,436 $793 $20
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Key Factors That Influence Certified Anesthesia Technician Salaries

A Certified Anesthesia Technician'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 Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Certified Anesthesia Technician'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): $46,589
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $46,783
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $49,316
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $52,598
  • Expert (over 8 years): $52,832
Levels Salary
Entry Level Certified Anesthesia Technician$46,589
Intermediate Level Certified Anesthesia Technician$46,783
Senior Level Certified Anesthesia Technician$49,316
Specialist Level Certified Anesthesia Technician$52,598
Expert Level Certified Anesthesia Technician$52,832
$46,589 0 yr
$46,783 < 2 yrs
$49,316 2-4 yrs
$52,598 5-8 yrs
$52,832 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Certified Anesthesia Technicians

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: $60,849
  • San Francisco: $60,183
  • Oakland: $58,914

What Skills Can Increase a Certified Anesthesia Technician'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 Technician'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
$52,585
9%
Teamwork
$52,585
9%
Critical Care
$52,103
8%
Problem Solving
$52,103
8%
Flexibility
$51,620
7%
Coordination
$51,138
6%
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Certified Anesthesia Technician Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Certified Anesthesia Technician 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 Technician positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Certified Anesthesia Technician as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Certified Anesthesia Technician

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare$55,480$27.015%

How Education impacts a Certified Anesthesia Technician's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Certified Anesthesia Technicians 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 Technician with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $44,733 and $47,880).

Certified Anesthesia Technician Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Certified Anesthesia Technician
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 Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Certified Anesthesia Technician'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 Technician

Salaries for a Certified Anesthesia Technician can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $57,535 in 2023 to around $49,663 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Certified Anesthesia Technician salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Certified Anesthesia Technician Over Time

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Most common benefits for Certified Anesthesia Technician

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    Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

    Walgreens | Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

    Trinity Health | Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

    OhioHealth | Columbus, OH

    Pharmacy Technician. We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, an... more

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    Columbus, OH

    Trinity Health | Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

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    Pharmacy Technician. We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, an... more

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FAQ about Certified Anesthesia Technician

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

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

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