Nurse Anesthetists Salary in Wisconsin

Nurse anesthetists in Wisconsin earn the most in Wausau (average $278,370 a year) and the least in La Crosse ($236,040), across the 5 Wisconsin metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the nurse anesthetists average at $272,470 and the median at $273,170 for 990 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $248,320.

Nurse Anesthetists average salary by city in Wisconsin

Wausau$278,370
Milwaukee$275,550
Madison$272,610
Appleton$263,260
La Crosse$236,040

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Wausau	$278,370	$269,790	$269,730	$187,513	93
Milwaukee	$275,550	$282,840	$264,710	$185,895	97
Madison	$272,610	$283,980	$233,580	$184,209	97
Appleton	$263,260	$269,690	$230,060	$178,575	92
La Crosse	$236,040	$225,450	$225,450	$162,148	92

*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 Wisconsin

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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