Nurse Anesthetists Salary
In Oregon, nurse anesthetists earn $272,330 at the median, or about $130.93 an hour. The range runs from $205K at the entry level to $339K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 102.44), that's roughly $265,843 in purchasing power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,555/month, or 10.4% of estimated take-home pay.
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So what does $272K get you in Oregon?
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What this looks like in Oregon
Oregon sits well above the national pay line for nurse anesthetists, local pay runs about 15% higher than the U.S. median of $237K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,555/month, 10.8% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Cost of living (RPP 102.44) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Combined with manageable housing costs, Oregon offers a genuinely strong financial position for nurse anesthetistss at the median.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Oregon
Entry-level nurse anesthetists (10th percentile) start around $205K. Mid-career wages sit at $272K. Top earners bring in $339K or more, a $134K spread from bottom to top.
Nurse Anesthetists salary by metro in Oregon
2 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro | $246K | -10% | 240 |
| Salem | $174K | -36% | 40 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a nurse anesthetist afford a 2BR apartment alone in Oregon?
Yes — at the median salary of $272K, rent takes 10.8% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,555/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for nurse anesthetists in Oregon?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new nurse anesthetists typically earn — is $205K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $12,311/month. At HUD’s $1,555/month FMR, rent would take 13% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is nurse anesthetist a high-paying job in Oregon?
Local pay is 15% above the national median — $272K here vs. $237K nationally.
How does Oregon compare to the national average for nurse anesthetists?
Oregon pays $272K median vs. the U.S. average of $237K — that’s +15%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 102.44), the purchasing-power equivalent is $266K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do nurse anesthetists make in Oregon?
The median is $272,330 a year, that works out to about $131 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $205,180, and experienced nurse anesthetists can clear $339,300. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $272K enough to live in Oregon?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $14,353/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,555/month, which eats 10.8% 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 Oregon?
Oregon has a Regional Price Parity of 102.44 (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 $265,843 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.