Nurse Anesthetists Salary
In Manchester-Nashua, NH, nurse anesthetists earn $262,240 at the median, or about $126.08 an hour. The range runs from $234K at the entry level to $320K for experienced workers. Prices run high here (RPP 105.66), so that salary is closer to $248,192 in real purchasing power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $2,127/month, or 13.4% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $262K get you in Manchester-Nashua?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Manchester-Nashua’s Regional Price Parity (105.66). 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 Manchester-Nashua
Manchester-Nashua sits well above the national pay line for nurse anesthetists, local pay runs about 11% higher than the U.S. median of $237K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $2,127/month, 13.4% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Cost-of-living overall is 6% above the national average (BEA RPP 105.66), so groceries and services cost more too. Combined with manageable housing costs, Manchester-Nashua offers a genuinely strong financial position for nurse anesthetistss at the median.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for nurse anesthetists in metros near Manchester-Nashua, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Springfield | $358K | $372K |
| Portland-South Portland | $257K | $252K |
| Bangor | $239K | $248K |
| Lewiston-Auburn | $247K | $261K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Manchester-Nashua, NH
Entry-level nurse anesthetists (10th percentile) start around $234K. Mid-career wages sit at $262K. Top earners bring in $320K or more, a $86K 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 |
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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 Manchester-Nashua?
Yes — at the median salary of $262K, rent takes 13.4% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $2,127/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for nurse anesthetists in Manchester-Nashua?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new nurse anesthetists typically earn — is $234K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $14,042/month. At HUD’s $2,127/month FMR, rent would take 15% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is nurse anesthetist a high-paying job in Manchester-Nashua?
Local pay is 11% above the national median — $262K here vs. $237K nationally. Keep in mind cost of living here is 6% above the national average, which offsets some of that premium.
How does Manchester-Nashua compare to the national average for nurse anesthetists?
Manchester-Nashua pays $262K median vs. the U.S. average of $237K — that’s +11%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 105.66), the purchasing-power equivalent is $248K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do nurse anesthetists make in Manchester-Nashua, NH?
The median is $262,240 a year, that works out to about $126 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $234,040, and experienced nurse anesthetists can clear $320,140. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $262K enough to live in Manchester-Nashua?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $15,898/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $2,127/month, which eats 13.4% 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 Manchester-Nashua?
Manchester-Nashua has a Regional Price Parity of 105.66 (100 is the national average). Prices are above average here, so your dollar buys less than the same salary would in a cheaper metro. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median nurse anesthetists salary is worth about $248,192 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.