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Best states for a nurse anesthetist
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It seems like nurse anesthetists are becoming more and more common across America. But working conditions and demand for nurse anesthetists aren't the same everywhere in the U.S. In fact, our research shows that Maine is the best state for nurse anesthetists in America. The best city in America for nurse anesthetists with the highest pay is Oakland, CA.
To do that, we looked at the most recent data we have available for the following criteria -- average annual wages, and availability of jobs for nurse anesthetists.We found that Maine is the best state for nurse anesthetist jobs, whereas Hawaii is the worst.
10 best states for nurse anesthetists in 2026
1. Maine
Total nurse anesthetist jobs: 665 Average annual salary: $152,231 Lowest 10 percent earn: $97,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $236,000 Location Quotient: 1.46
2. Arizona
Total nurse anesthetist jobs: 2,529 Average annual salary: $146,767 Lowest 10 percent earn: $91,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $235,000 Location Quotient: 1.25
3. Montana
Total nurse anesthetist jobs: 588 Average annual salary: $142,944 Lowest 10 percent earn: $87,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $234,000 Location Quotient: 1.48
4. Oregon
Total nurse anesthetist jobs: 1,280 Average annual salary: $157,009 Lowest 10 percent earn: $99,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $246,000 Location Quotient: 0.9
5. Pennsylvania
Total nurse anesthetist jobs: 3,946 Average annual salary: $145,768 Lowest 10 percent earn: $92,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $228,000 Location Quotient: 0.98
6. New York
Total nurse anesthetist jobs: 4,489 Average annual salary: $157,238 Lowest 10 percent earn: $102,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $240,000 Location Quotient: 1.02
7. Wisconsin
Total nurse anesthetist jobs: 1,999 Average annual salary: $141,998 Lowest 10 percent earn: $88,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $228,000 Location Quotient: 1.05
8. Iowa
Total nurse anesthetist jobs: 1,133 Average annual salary: $144,886 Lowest 10 percent earn: $89,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $233,000 Location Quotient: 0.91
9. Ohio
Total nurse anesthetist jobs: 3,608 Average annual salary: $141,501 Lowest 10 percent earn: $88,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $225,000 Location Quotient: 1.03
10. Washington
Total nurse anesthetist jobs: 3,136 Average annual salary: $144,806 Lowest 10 percent earn: $89,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $234,000 Location Quotient: 1.25
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You can read about how the best state rankings are calculated here.
Detailed list of the best states for a nurse anesthetist
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maine | $152,231 | $97,000 | 1,335,907 | 665 |
| 2 | Arizona | $146,767 | $91,000 | 7,016,270 | 2,529 |
| 3 | Montana | $142,944 | $87,000 | 1,050,493 | 588 |
| 4 | Oregon | $157,009 | $99,000 | 4,142,776 | 1,280 |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | $145,768 | $92,000 | 12,805,537 | 3,946 |
| 6 | New York | $157,238 | $102,000 | 19,849,399 | 4,489 |
| 7 | Wisconsin | $141,998 | $88,000 | 5,795,483 | 1,999 |
| 8 | Iowa | $144,886 | $89,000 | 3,145,711 | 1,133 |
| 9 | Ohio | $141,501 | $88,000 | 11,658,609 | 3,608 |
| 10 | Washington | $144,806 | $89,000 | 7,405,743 | 3,136 |
| 11 | Minnesota | $152,535 | $96,000 | 5,576,606 | 1,531 |
| 12 | North Dakota | $137,614 | $84,000 | 755,393 | 408 |
| 13 | Vermont | $142,828 | $89,000 | 623,657 | 325 |
| 14 | Connecticut | $147,997 | $94,000 | 3,588,184 | 1,284 |
| 15 | Wyoming | $136,889 | $82,000 | 579,315 | 278 |
| 16 | Maryland | $154,697 | $100,000 | 6,052,177 | 1,997 |
| 17 | New Mexico | $137,365 | $83,000 | 2,088,070 | 995 |
| 18 | Idaho | $142,609 | $87,000 | 1,716,943 | 494 |
| 19 | New Hampshire | $137,802 | $86,000 | 1,342,795 | 776 |
| 20 | Massachusetts | $142,849 | $90,000 | 6,859,819 | 3,322 |
| 21 | California | $155,860 | $99,000 | 39,536,653 | 7,371 |
| 22 | Michigan | $137,855 | $85,000 | 9,962,311 | 2,393 |
| 23 | New Jersey | $148,900 | $95,000 | 9,005,644 | 2,051 |
| 24 | Alaska | $135,985 | $84,000 | 739,795 | 461 |
| 25 | North Carolina | $139,315 | $87,000 | 10,273,419 | 2,718 |
| 26 | South Carolina | $135,257 | $83,000 | 5,024,369 | 1,572 |
| 27 | Texas | $133,352 | $81,000 | 28,304,596 | 8,258 |
| 28 | Oklahoma | $132,090 | $79,000 | 3,930,864 | 1,178 |
| 29 | Illinois | $141,744 | $88,000 | 12,802,023 | 3,074 |
| 30 | Delaware | $136,092 | $85,000 | 961,939 | 558 |
| 31 | Indiana | $131,378 | $80,000 | 6,666,818 | 2,339 |
| 32 | West Virginia | $127,913 | $78,000 | 1,815,857 | 568 |
| 33 | Rhode Island | $137,581 | $86,000 | 1,059,639 | 333 |
| 34 | Virginia | $137,127 | $86,000 | 8,470,020 | 3,094 |
| 35 | Kentucky | $128,820 | $78,000 | 4,454,189 | 1,246 |
| 36 | Colorado | $128,951 | $76,000 | 5,607,154 | 2,392 |
| 37 | Arkansas | $112,072 | $65,000 | 3,004,279 | 1,257 |
| 38 | Nebraska | $128,429 | $76,000 | 1,920,076 | 635 |
| 39 | Florida | $107,767 | $61,000 | 20,984,400 | 9,357 |
| 40 | Tennessee | $119,212 | $70,000 | 6,715,984 | 1,941 |
| 41 | South Dakota | $101,345 | $56,000 | 869,666 | 593 |
| 42 | Missouri | $128,837 | $77,000 | 6,113,532 | 1,588 |
| 43 | Nevada | $123,292 | $73,000 | 2,998,039 | 654 |
| 44 | District of Columbia | $135,592 | $84,000 | 693,972 | 265 |
| 45 | Georgia | $127,402 | $76,000 | 10,429,379 | 2,907 |
| 46 | Kansas | $118,995 | $69,000 | 2,913,123 | 924 |
| 47 | Louisiana | $87,490 | $49,000 | 4,684,333 | 1,329 |
| 48 | Mississippi | $112,218 | $65,000 | 2,984,100 | 656 |
| 49 | Alabama | $111,511 | $65,000 | 4,874,747 | 1,299 |
| 50 | Utah | $117,703 | $67,000 | 3,101,833 | 401 |
| 51 | Hawaii | $98,213 | $52,000 | 1,427,538 | 167 |
Highest paying states for nurse anesthetists
| Rank | State | Avg. Nurse Anesthetist Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maine | $152,231 |
| 2 | Arizona | $146,767 |
| 3 | Montana | $142,944 |
| 4 | Oregon | $157,009 |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | $145,768 |
| 6 | New York | $157,238 |
| 7 | Wisconsin | $141,998 |
| 8 | Iowa | $144,886 |
| 9 | Ohio | $141,501 |
| 10 | Washington | $144,806 |
| 11 | Minnesota | $152,535 |
| 12 | North Dakota | $137,614 |
| 13 | Vermont | $142,828 |
| 14 | Connecticut | $147,997 |
| 15 | Wyoming | $136,889 |
| 16 | Maryland | $154,697 |
| 17 | New Mexico | $137,365 |
| 18 | Idaho | $142,609 |
| 19 | New Hampshire | $137,802 |
| 20 | Massachusetts | $142,849 |
| 21 | California | $155,860 |
| 22 | Michigan | $137,855 |
| 23 | New Jersey | $148,900 |
| 24 | Alaska | $135,985 |
| 25 | North Carolina | $139,315 |
| 26 | South Carolina | $135,257 |
| 27 | Texas | $133,352 |
| 28 | Oklahoma | $132,090 |
| 29 | Illinois | $141,744 |
| 30 | Delaware | $136,092 |
| 31 | Indiana | $131,378 |
| 32 | West Virginia | $127,913 |
| 33 | Rhode Island | $137,581 |
| 34 | Virginia | $137,127 |
| 35 | Kentucky | $128,820 |
| 36 | Colorado | $128,951 |
| 37 | Arkansas | $112,072 |
| 38 | Nebraska | $128,429 |
| 39 | Florida | $107,767 |
| 40 | Tennessee | $119,212 |
| 41 | South Dakota | $101,345 |
| 42 | Missouri | $128,837 |
| 43 | Nevada | $123,292 |
| 44 | District of Columbia | $135,592 |
| 45 | Georgia | $127,402 |
| 46 | Kansas | $118,995 |
| 47 | Louisiana | $87,490 |
| 48 | Mississippi | $112,218 |
| 49 | Alabama | $111,511 |
| 50 | Utah | $117,703 |
| 51 | Hawaii | $98,213 |
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Updated January 8, 2025