Nurse Anesthetists Salary in Illinois

Nurse anesthetists in Illinois earn the most in Chicago (average $285,110 a year) and the least in Peoria ($284,670), across the 2 Illinois metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the nurse anesthetists average at $251,600 and the median at $286,830 for 1,140 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $248,320.

Nurse Anesthetists average salary by city in Illinois

Chicago$285,110
Peoria$284,670

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Chicago	$285,110	$265,880	$163,880	$191,876	104
Peoria	$284,670	$310,930	$306,960	$191,622	91

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Nurse Anesthetists salary in other states

Nurse Anesthetists salary by city and state

More about pay in Illinois

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1151.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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