Nurse Anesthetists Salary
In Arizona, nurse anesthetists earn $248,660 at the median, or about $119.55 an hour. The range runs from $228K at the entry level to $314K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 96.41), that's roughly $257,919 in purchasing power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,437/month, or 9.5% of estimated take-home pay.
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So what does $249K get you in Arizona?
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What this looks like in Arizona
Nurse anesthetists pay in Arizona tracks closely to the national median, $249K locally vs. $237K nationwide, a 5% difference. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,437/month, 9.8% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Cost of living (RPP 96.41) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Use the affordability calculator above to model your specific situation.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Arizona
Entry-level nurse anesthetists (10th percentile) start around $228K. Mid-career wages sit at $249K. Top earners bring in $314K or more, a $86K spread from bottom to top.
Nurse Anesthetists salary by metro in Arizona
1 metro area with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler | $237K | -5% | 230 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a nurse anesthetist afford a 2BR apartment alone in Arizona?
Yes — at the median salary of $249K, rent takes 9.8% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,437/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for nurse anesthetists in Arizona?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new nurse anesthetists typically earn — is $228K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $13,703/month. At HUD’s $1,437/month FMR, rent would take 10% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is nurse anesthetist a high-paying job in Arizona?
Pay here is roughly in line with the national average — $249K locally vs. $237K nationally, a 5% difference.
How does Arizona compare to the national average for nurse anesthetists?
Arizona pays $249K median vs. the U.S. average of $237K — that’s +5%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 96.41), the purchasing-power equivalent is $258K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do nurse anesthetists make in Arizona?
The median is $248,660 a year, that works out to about $120 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $228,390, and experienced nurse anesthetists can clear $313,990. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $249K enough to live in Arizona?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $14,637/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,437/month, which eats 9.8% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a nurse anesthetists salary go in Arizona?
Arizona has a Regional Price Parity of 96.41 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median nurse anesthetists salary is worth about $257,919 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do nurse anesthetists get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.