Nurse Anesthetists Salary
In Pennsylvania, nurse anesthetists earn $221,530 at the median, or about $106.5 an hour. The range runs from $155K at the entry level to $304K for experienced workers. Cost of living is below average (RPP 94.97), which stretches that salary to about $233,263 in buying power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,351/month, or 10.1% of estimated take-home pay.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Pennsylvania. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $222K get you in Pennsylvania?
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What this looks like in Pennsylvania
Nurse anesthetists pay in Pennsylvania tracks closely to the national median, $222K locally vs. $237K nationwide, a 6% difference. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,351/month, 10.3% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Regional Price Parity sits at 94.97 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 5% 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, Pennsylvania
Entry-level nurse anesthetists (10th percentile) start around $155K. Mid-career wages sit at $222K. Top earners bring in $304K or more, a $148K spread from bottom to top.
Nurse Anesthetists salary by metro in Pennsylvania
6 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $239K | +8% | 1,190 |
| Pittsburgh | $224K | +1% | 500 |
| York-Hanover | $220K | -1% | 110 |
| Erie | $212K | -4% | 70 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $211K | -5% | 440 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre | $200K | -10% | N/A |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a nurse anesthetist afford a 2BR apartment alone in Pennsylvania?
Yes — at the median salary of $222K, rent takes 10.3% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,351/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for nurse anesthetists in Pennsylvania?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new nurse anesthetists typically earn — is $155K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $9,315/month. At HUD’s $1,351/month FMR, rent would take 15% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is nurse anesthetist a high-paying job in Pennsylvania?
Pay here is roughly in line with the national average — $222K locally vs. $237K nationally, a 6% difference.
How does Pennsylvania compare to the national average for nurse anesthetists?
Pennsylvania pays $222K median vs. the U.S. average of $237K — that’s -6%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 94.97), the purchasing-power equivalent is $233K — below the national median.
How much do nurse anesthetists make in Pennsylvania?
The median is $221,530 a year, that works out to about $107 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $155,250, and experienced nurse anesthetists can clear $303,640. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $222K enough to live in Pennsylvania?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $13,104/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,351/month, which eats 10.3% 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 Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania has a Regional Price Parity of 94.97 (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 $233,263 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.