Nurse Anesthetists Salary
In Ohio, nurse anesthetists earn $231,810 at the median, or about $111.45 an hour. The range runs from $149K at the entry level to $330K for experienced workers. Cost of living is below average (RPP 91.45), which stretches that salary to about $253,483 in buying power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,188/month, or 8.6% of estimated take-home pay.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Ohio. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $232K get you in Ohio?
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What this looks like in Ohio
Nurse anesthetists pay in Ohio tracks closely to the national median, $232K locally vs. $237K nationwide, a 2% difference. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,188/month, 8.7% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Regional Price Parity sits at 91.45 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 9% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Use the affordability calculator above to model your specific situation.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Ohio
Entry-level nurse anesthetists (10th percentile) start around $149K. Mid-career wages sit at $232K. Top earners bring in $330K or more, a $181K spread from bottom to top.
Nurse Anesthetists salary by metro in Ohio
8 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toledo | $248K | +7% | N/A |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek | $242K | +5% | 150 |
| Cleveland | $232K | +0% | 390 |
| Columbus | $232K | +0% | 450 |
| Mansfield | $229K | -1% | N/A |
| Cincinnati | $221K | -5% | 670 |
| Canton-Massillon | $219K | -6% | 70 |
| Akron | $212K | -9% | 130 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a nurse anesthetist afford a 2BR apartment alone in Ohio?
Yes — at the median salary of $232K, rent takes 8.7% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,188/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for nurse anesthetists in Ohio?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new nurse anesthetists typically earn — is $149K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $8,921/month. At HUD’s $1,188/month FMR, rent would take 13% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is nurse anesthetist a high-paying job in Ohio?
Pay here is roughly in line with the national average — $232K locally vs. $237K nationally, a 2% difference.
How does Ohio compare to the national average for nurse anesthetists?
Ohio pays $232K median vs. the U.S. average of $237K — that’s -2%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 91.45), the purchasing-power equivalent is $253K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do nurse anesthetists make in Ohio?
The median is $231,810 a year, that works out to about $111 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $148,690, and experienced nurse anesthetists can clear $329,690. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $232K enough to live in Ohio?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $13,677/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,188/month, which eats 8.7% 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 Ohio?
Ohio has a Regional Price Parity of 91.45 (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 $253,483 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.