Nurse Anesthetists
Administer anesthesia, monitor patient's vital signs, and oversee patient recovery from anesthesia. May assist anesthesiologists, surgeons, other physicians, or dentists. Must be registered nurses who have specialized graduate education.Salary by State
| State Name | Employment | Annual Salary | Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 1,290 | $188,840 | $90.79 | |
| Arizona | 410 | $142,250 | $68.39 | |
| Arkansas | $151,940 | $73.05 | ||
| California | 2,000 | $232,540 | $111.80 | |
| Colorado | 620 | $173,820 | $83.57 | |
| Connecticut | 430 | $276,540 | $132.95 | |
| Florida | 3,310 | $170,950 | $82.19 | |
| Georgia | 430 | $177,960 | $85.56 | |
| Hawaii | 60 | $218,750 | $105.17 | |
| Idaho | 490 | $171,790 | $82.59 | |
| Illinois | 1,140 | $250,280 | $120.33 | |
| Indiana | 590 | $190,200 | $91.44 | |
| Iowa | 440 | $207,240 | $99.64 | |
| Kansas | 750 | $159,560 | $76.71 | |
| Kentucky | 230 | $180,330 | $86.70 | |
| Louisiana | 900 | $166,810 | $80.20 | |
| Maine | 340 | $209,050 | $100.50 | |
| Maryland | 490 | $180,560 | $86.81 | |
| Massachusetts | 450 | $219,680 | $105.62 | |
| Michigan | 1,960 | $218,240 | $104.92 | |
| Minnesota | 2,890 | $214,460 | $103.11 | |
| Mississippi | 580 | $182,940 | $87.95 | |
| Missouri | 1,830 | $192,320 | $92.46 | |
| Nebraska | 500 | $232,230 | $111.65 | |
| New Hampshire | 230 | $227,130 | $109.20 | |
| New Jersey | 1,460 | $263,850 | $126.85 | |
| New Mexico | 190 | $164,900 | $79.28 | |
| New York | 2,130 | $225,180 | $108.26 | |
| North Carolina | 2,110 | $206,450 | $99.26 | |
| North Dakota | 130 | $208,170 | $100.08 | |
| Ohio | 2,810 | $187,410 | $90.10 | |
| Oklahoma | 240 | $181,660 | $87.34 | |
| Oregon | 340 | $225,560 | $108.44 | |
| Pennsylvania | 1,570 | $203,150 | $97.67 | |
| South Carolina | 990 | $213,830 | $102.81 | |
| South Dakota | 400 | $197,710 | $95.05 | |
| Tennessee | 2,050 | $176,020 | $84.62 | |
| Texas | 3,920 | $197,540 | $94.97 | |
| Vermont | 100 | $196,240 | $94.35 | |
| Virginia | 910 | $203,600 | $97.88 | |
| Washington | 220 | $244,730 | $117.66 | |
| West Virginia | 320 | $247,650 | $119.06 | |
| Wisconsin | 740 | $235,550 | $113.25 | |
| Wyoming | 50 | $223,680 | $107.54 |
Education
The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.
A program that prepares registered nurses to administer anesthetics and provide care for patients before, during and after anesthesia. Includes instruction in the biochemistry and physics of anesthesia; advanced anatomy and physiology; clinical pharmacology of anesthetics and adjunctive drugs; pain management; acute care and operating room practice; clinical technology and procedures; emergency intervention; patient assessment and education; and legal issues.
Samford University
Birmingham, AL
Doctorate Degree
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR
Master's Degree
National University
La Jolla, CA
Master's Degree
Samuel Merritt University
Oakland, CA
Master's Degree
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$202,470 per yearNational average salaryVery HighJob growth rate
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Master's degreeTypical education requirement
Educational Attainment
The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as nurse anesthetists.
- Less than high school 1%
- High school graduate 0%
- College dropout 0%
- Associate’s degree 1%
- Bachelor’s degree 10%
- Master’s degree 72%
- Doctorate degree 15%
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