Nurse Anesthetists Salary
In Lexington-Fayette, KY, nurse anesthetists earn $242,700 at the median, or about $116.68 an hour. The range runs from $207K at the entry level to $272K for experienced workers. Cost of living is below average (RPP 92.89), which stretches that salary to about $261,277 in buying power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,272/month, or 8.8% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $243K get you in Lexington-Fayette?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Lexington-Fayette’s Regional Price Parity (92.89). 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 Lexington-Fayette
Nurse anesthetists pay in Lexington-Fayette tracks closely to the national median, $243K locally vs. $237K nationwide, a 3% difference. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,272/month, 9.1% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Regional Price Parity sits at 92.89 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 7% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Use the affordability calculator above to model your specific situation.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for nurse anesthetists in metros near Lexington-Fayette, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County | $223K | $239K |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk | $233K | $238K |
| Mansfield | $229K | $258K |
| Richmond | $235K | $240K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Lexington-Fayette, KY
Entry-level nurse anesthetists (10th percentile) start around $207K. Mid-career wages sit at $243K. Top earners bring in $272K or more, a $64K 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
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Frequently asked questions
Can a nurse anesthetist afford a 2BR apartment alone in Lexington-Fayette?
Yes — at the median salary of $243K, rent takes 9.1% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,272/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for nurse anesthetists in Lexington-Fayette?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new nurse anesthetists typically earn — is $207K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $12,425/month. At HUD’s $1,272/month FMR, rent would take 10% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is nurse anesthetist a high-paying job in Lexington-Fayette?
Pay here is roughly in line with the national average — $243K locally vs. $237K nationally, a 3% difference.
How does Lexington-Fayette compare to the national average for nurse anesthetists?
Lexington-Fayette pays $243K median vs. the U.S. average of $237K — that’s +3%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 92.89), the purchasing-power equivalent is $261K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do nurse anesthetists make in Lexington-Fayette, KY?
The median is $242,700 a year, that works out to about $117 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $207,080, and experienced nurse anesthetists can clear $271,530. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $243K enough to live in Lexington-Fayette?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $14,020/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,272/month, which eats 9.1% 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 Lexington-Fayette?
Lexington-Fayette has a Regional Price Parity of 92.89 (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 $261,277 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.