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Job outlook for nurse anesthetists in the United States
Nurse anesthetist job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected nurse anesthetist job growth rate is 40% from 2018-2028.
About 118,600 new jobs for nurse anesthetists are projected over the next decade.
Nurse anesthetist salaries have increased 15% for nurse anesthetists in the last 5 years.
There are over 40,679 nurse anesthetists currently employed in the United States.
There are 62,419 active nurse anesthetist job openings in the US.
The average nurse anesthetist salary is $170,563.
Are nurse anesthetist jobs in demand?
Nurse anesthetist job and salary trends over time
Nurse anesthetist jobs over time
Nurse anesthetist job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 40,679 | 0.01% |
| 2020 | 38,837 | 0.01% |
| 2019 | 40,327 | 0.01% |
| 2018 | 40,281 | 0.01% |
| 2017 | 39,448 | 0.01% |
Average nurse anesthetist salary over time
Nurse anesthetist salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $170,562 | $82.00 | +5.0% |
| 2024 | $162,396 | $78.07 | +4.1% |
| 2023 | $156,041 | $75.02 | +1.7% |
| 2022 | $153,411 | $73.76 | +3.0% |
| 2021 | $148,905 | $71.59 | +2.0% |
Nurse anesthetist jobs by state
Most common states for nurse anesthetists
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 593 | 68% |
| 2 | Alaska | 739,795 | 461 | 62% |
| 3 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 776 | 58% |
| 4 | Delaware | 961,939 | 558 | 58% |
| 5 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 588 | 56% |
| 6 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 408 | 54% |
| 7 | Vermont | 623,657 | 325 | 52% |
| 8 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 665 | 50% |
| 9 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 3,322 | 48% |
| 10 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 995 | 48% |
| 11 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 278 | 48% |
| 12 | Florida | 20,984,400 | 9,357 | 45% |
| 13 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 2,392 | 43% |
| 14 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 3,136 | 42% |
| 15 | Arkansas | 3,004,279 | 1,257 | 42% |
| 16 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 265 | 38% |
| 17 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 3,094 | 37% |
| 18 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 2,529 | 36% |
| 19 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 1,284 | 36% |
| 20 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 1,133 | 36% |
Most common cities for nurse anesthetists
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wake Forest | 2 | 5% | $146,014 |
| 2 | Lake Worth | 1 | 3% | $105,465 |
| 3 | Leavenworth | 1 | 3% | $124,481 |
| 4 | Duluth | 2 | 2% | $172,477 |
| 5 | Apex | 1 | 2% | $145,427 |
| 6 | Waltham | 1 | 2% | $148,248 |
| 7 | Livonia | 1 | 1% | $142,723 |
| 8 | Topeka | 1 | 1% | $123,118 |
| 9 | Houston | 3 | 0% | $136,848 |
| 10 | Los Angeles | 2 | 0% | $170,442 |
| 11 | Oakland | 2 | 0% | $178,976 |
| 12 | Boston | 1 | 0% | $148,170 |
| 13 | Gilbert | 1 | 0% | $157,674 |
| 14 | New York | 1 | 0% | $167,130 |
Nurse Anesthetist job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of nurse anesthetist experts
What will help Nurse Anesthetists increase their earning potential?
Dr. Cynthia Aurentz DNP, MSN, RN, CNE: There is a wide range in salaries across nursing roles so be the best you can, wherever you land. Pursue certifications in your specialty and gain experience so that you are prepared for mobility across varying roles. Advanced practice roles require more school and if that seems intriguing, research the different specialties. Nurse anesthesia is one of the highest paying nursing roles but it is also one of the most competitive. If that is a goal, get as much critical care experience as you can and make friends with the admission coordinators at prospective schools—let them know how important it is to you!