Nurse Anesthetists Salary
In Jackson, TN, nurse anesthetists earn $190,970 at the median, or about $91.81 an hour. The range runs from $191K at the entry level to $221K for experienced workers. Cost of living is below average (RPP 85.52), which stretches that salary to about $223,304 in buying power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,260/month, or 10.6% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $191K get you in Jackson?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Jackson’s Regional Price Parity (85.52). 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 Jackson
Pay for nurse anesthetists in Jackson runs about 19% below the U.S. median of $237K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,260/month, 10.6% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Regional Price Parity sits at 85.52 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 14% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Lower pay, lower costs, Jackson can be a reasonable trade-off for nurse anesthetistss who value affordability over top-dollar markets.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for nurse anesthetists in metros near Jackson, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin | $211K | $219K |
| Knoxville | $214K | $231K |
| Memphis | $243K | $264K |
| Columbus | $230K | $258K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Jackson, TN
Entry-level nurse anesthetists (10th percentile) start around $191K. Mid-career wages sit at $191K. Top earners bring in $221K or more, a $30K spread from bottom to top.
Nurse Anesthetists pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Nurse Anesthetists salary in all states
| 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 with published data
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 Jackson?
Yes — at the median salary of $191K, rent takes 10.6% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,260/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for nurse anesthetists in Jackson?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new nurse anesthetists typically earn — is $191K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $11,458/month. At HUD’s $1,260/month FMR, rent would take 11% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is nurse anesthetist a high-paying job in Jackson?
Local pay runs 19% below the national median — $191K here vs. $237K nationally. Cost of living is 14% below the national average, which narrows that gap in real purchasing power.
How does Jackson compare to the national average for nurse anesthetists?
Jackson pays $191K median vs. the U.S. average of $237K — that’s -19%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 85.52), the purchasing-power equivalent is $223K — below the national median.
How much do nurse anesthetists make in Jackson, TN?
The median is $190,970 a year, that works out to about $92 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $190,970, and experienced nurse anesthetists can clear $220,840. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $191K enough to live in Jackson?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $11,850/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,260/month, which eats 10.6% 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 Jackson?
Jackson has a Regional Price Parity of 85.52 (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 $223,304 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.