Nurse Anesthetists Salary
In Florida, nurse anesthetists earn $210,570 at the median, or about $101.24 an hour. The range runs from $126K at the entry level to $416K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 98.58), that's roughly $213,603 in purchasing power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,658/month, or 12.5% of estimated take-home pay.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Florida. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $211K get you in Florida?
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What this looks like in Florida
Pay for nurse anesthetists in Florida runs about 11% below the U.S. median of $237K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,658/month, 12.7% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Cost of living (RPP 98.58) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Lower pay, lower costs, Florida can be a reasonable trade-off for nurse anesthetistss who value affordability over top-dollar markets.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Florida
Entry-level nurse anesthetists (10th percentile) start around $126K. Mid-career wages sit at $211K. Top earners bring in $416K or more, a $290K spread from bottom to top.
Nurse Anesthetists salary by metro in Florida
11 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville | $416K | +98% | 340 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach | $232K | +10% | N/A |
| Gainesville | $225K | +7% | 80 |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach | $220K | +4% | 70 |
| Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin | $216K | +3% | N/A |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford | $215K | +2% | 770 |
| Panama City-Panama City Beach | $207K | -1% | 110 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater | $206K | -2% | 1,070 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers | $205K | -2% | 160 |
| Ocala | $204K | -3% | 80 |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent | $100K | -53% | N/A |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a nurse anesthetist afford a 2BR apartment alone in Florida?
Yes — at the median salary of $211K, rent takes 12.7% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,658/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for nurse anesthetists in Florida?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new nurse anesthetists typically earn — is $126K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $7,541/month. At HUD’s $1,658/month FMR, rent would take 22% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is nurse anesthetist a high-paying job in Florida?
Local pay runs 11% below the national median — $211K here vs. $237K nationally.
How does Florida compare to the national average for nurse anesthetists?
Florida pays $211K median vs. the U.S. average of $237K — that’s -11%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 98.58), the purchasing-power equivalent is $214K — below the national median.
How much do nurse anesthetists make in Florida?
The median is $210,570 a year, that works out to about $101 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $125,680, and experienced nurse anesthetists can clear $416,000. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $211K enough to live in Florida?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $13,060/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,658/month, which eats 12.7% 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 Florida?
Florida has a Regional Price Parity of 98.58 (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 $213,603 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.