Nurse Anesthetists pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $107,850 a year or less, while the top 10% make $351,080 or more. The middle half of nurse anesthetists in Washington earn between $223,130 and $351,020.
- $108K10th
- $223K25th
- $223KMedian
- $351K75th
- $351K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $252,210 | $21,018 | $121.25 |
| Median | $223,150 | $18,596 | $107.28 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $223,130 | $18,594 | $107.27 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $351,020 | $29,252 | $168.76 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Nurse Anesthetists pay in Washington vs. Washington, D.C. and the U.S.
Nurse anesthetists in Washington earn about the same as the U.S. average ($248,320). At the median the gap is -6% against the U.S. median of $236,590.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $252,210 | $223,150 | $107,850 | $351,080 | 440 |
| United States | $248,320 | $236,590 | $155,250 | $339,500 | 51,840 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Nurse Anesthetists salary after taxes in Washington
On the average salary of $252,210, a single filer in Washington takes home about $166,164 a year, or $13,847 a month and $6,391 every two weeks. Taxes take 34% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $173,971 | $14,498 |
| Working in MD | $171,936 | $14,328 |
| Working in VA | $170,945 | $14,245 |
| Working in DC | $166,164 | $13,847 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for nurse anesthetists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $252,210 buys what about $231,632 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 3.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 2.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Nurse Anesthetists salary in nearby metro areas
- Baltimore, MD$217,770
- Charlottesville, VA$263,370
- York, PA$250,240
- Richmond, VA$236,620
- Morgantown, WV$280,010
- Philadelphia, PA$256,180
Highest-paying cities for nurse anesthetists
Jacksonville, FL pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($322,640).
- Jacksonville, FL$322,640
- Springfield, MA$307,850
- Austin, TX$297,870
- Charlotte, NC$294,980
- New York, NY$290,150
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Nurse Anesthetists salary in Washington: questions
How much do nurse anesthetists make an hour in Washington?
$121.26 an hour on average, and $107.29 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level nurse anesthetists salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $107,850 a year and the 25th percentile is $223,130, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the nurse anesthetists take-home pay in Washington?
About $166,164 a year ($13,847 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $252,210.
Do nurse anesthetists earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as the U.S. average for this job ($248,320).
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; area Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 12.8%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.42, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.42).
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