Nurse Anesthetists Salary
In Baton Rouge, LA, nurse anesthetists earn $268,210 at the median, or about $128.95 an hour. The range runs from $227K at the entry level to $268K for experienced workers.
So what does $268K get you in Baton Rouge?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Baton Rouge’s Regional Price Parity (90.8). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge sits well above the national pay line for nurse anesthetists, local pay runs about 13% higher than the U.S. median of $237K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,204/month, 7.9% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Regional Price Parity sits at 90.8 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 9% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Combined with manageable housing costs, Baton Rouge offers a genuinely strong financial position for nurse anesthetistss at the median.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for nurse anesthetists in metros near Baton Rouge, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| New Orleans-Metairie | $216K | , |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington | $217K | , |
| Lafayette | $216K | , |
| Shreveport-Bossier City | $230K | , |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Baton Rouge, LA
Entry-level nurse anesthetists (10th percentile) start around $227K. Mid-career wages sit at $268K. Top earners bring in $268K or more, a $41K spread from bottom to top.
Nurse Anesthetists pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
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| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $341K | +44% | 90 |
| New York | $321K | +36% | 2,450 |
| Massachusetts | $296K | +25% | 500 |
| California | $292K | +24% | 2,230 |
| New Jersey | $291K | +23% | N/A |
| Illinois | $287K | +21% | 1,140 |
| Vermont | $283K | +20% | 40 |
| West Virginia | $279K | +18% | 740 |
| Montana | $277K | +17% | N/A |
| New Hampshire | $276K | +17% | 490 |
| Washington | $274K | +16% | 760 |
| Wisconsin | $273K | +15% | 990 |
| Iowa | $273K | +15% | 380 |
| Oregon | $272K | +15% | 370 |
| Minnesota | $266K | +13% | 2,130 |
| South Carolina | $265K | +12% | 1,010 |
| South Dakota | $264K | +12% | 400 |
| Idaho | $263K | +11% | N/A |
| Wyoming | $255K | +8% | 80 |
| Virginia | $252K | +7% | 700 |
| Arizona | $249K | +5% | 310 |
| Maine | $247K | +5% | 380 |
| Michigan | $247K | +4% | 2,300 |
| Nebraska | $247K | +4% | 430 |
| Texas | $245K | +4% | 4,060 |
| North Dakota | $244K | +3% | 250 |
| Missouri | $243K | +3% | 1,550 |
| Connecticut | $237K | +0% | 480 |
| Ohio | $232K | -2% | 2,300 |
| Georgia | $225K | -5% | 1,170 |
| North Carolina | $225K | -5% | 3,340 |
| Arkansas | $224K | -5% | N/A |
| Maryland | $223K | -6% | 840 |
| Kentucky | $223K | -6% | 1,640 |
| Louisiana | $222K | -6% | 900 |
| Pennsylvania | $222K | -6% | 2,500 |
| Kansas | $212K | -10% | 910 |
| Tennessee | $211K | -11% | 1,690 |
| Florida | $211K | -11% | 4,600 |
| Mississippi | $198K | -16% | 480 |
| Alabama | $190K | -20% | 1,810 |
| Oklahoma | $157K | -34% | 990 |
| New Mexico | $129K | -45% | N/A |
| Utah | $127K | -46% | N/A |
Showing 1–10 of 44 states
BLS does not publish data for every state when sample sizes are too small
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Frequently asked questions
Can a nurse anesthetist afford a 2BR apartment alone in Baton Rouge?
Yes — at the median salary of $268K, rent takes 7.9% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,204/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for nurse anesthetists in Baton Rouge?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new nurse anesthetists typically earn — is $227K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $13,645/month. At HUD’s $1,204/month FMR, rent would take 9% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is nurse anesthetist a high-paying job in Baton Rouge?
Local pay is 13% above the national median — $268K here vs. $237K nationally.
How does Baton Rouge compare to the national average for nurse anesthetists?
Baton Rouge pays $268K median vs. the U.S. average of $237K — that’s +13%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 90.8), the purchasing-power equivalent is $295K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do nurse anesthetists make in Baton Rouge, LA?
The median is $268,210 a year, that works out to about $129 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $227,410, and experienced nurse anesthetists can clear $268,220. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $268K enough to live in Baton Rouge?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $15,317/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,204/month, which eats 7.9% 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 Baton Rouge?
Baton Rouge has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median nurse anesthetists salary is worth about $295,385 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.