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Nurse Anesthetists

Earnings

Nurse anesthetists are among the highest paid nursing specialists. Earnings vary based on type and size of employer, years of experience, and location, among other factors. According to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), nurse anesthetists earned a mean salary of $214,200 in May 2023. The mean annual salary for workers in all careers was $65,470. The lowest paid 10 percent of nurse anesthetists earned less than $139,980. The DOL reports the following average salaries for nurse anesthetists by employer:

  • outpatient care centers: $263,960
  • general medical and surgical hospitals: $230,150
  • offices of physicians: $207,630
  • offices of other health practitioners: $152,530

Fringe benefits are usually similar to other full-time health care workers and may include sick leave, vacation, health and life insurance, and tuition assistance.

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