Nurse Anesthetists Salary
In Peoria, IL, nurse anesthetists earn $310,930 at the median, or about $149.49 an hour. The range runs from $97K at the entry level to $313K for experienced workers.
So what does $311K get you in Peoria?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Peoria’s Regional Price Parity (91.2). 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 Peoria
Peoria sits well above the national pay line for nurse anesthetists, local pay runs about 31% higher than the U.S. median of $237K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,039/month, 6.1% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Regional Price Parity sits at 91.2 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 9% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Combined with manageable housing costs, Peoria offers a genuinely strong financial position for nurse anesthetistss at the median.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for nurse anesthetists in metros near Peoria, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $266K | , |
| Appleton | $270K | , |
| Kansas City | $218K | , |
| Louisville/Jefferson County | $223K | , |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Peoria, IL
Entry-level nurse anesthetists (10th percentile) start around $97K. Mid-career wages sit at $311K. Top earners bring in $313K or more, a $217K 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 |
Showing 1–10 of 44 states
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Frequently asked questions
Can a nurse anesthetist afford a 2BR apartment alone in Peoria?
Yes — at the median salary of $311K, rent takes 6.1% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,039/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for nurse anesthetists in Peoria?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new nurse anesthetists typically earn — is $97K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $5,796/month. At HUD’s $1,039/month FMR, rent would take 18% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is nurse anesthetist a high-paying job in Peoria?
Local pay is 31% above the national median — $311K here vs. $237K nationally.
How does Peoria compare to the national average for nurse anesthetists?
Peoria pays $311K median vs. the U.S. average of $237K — that’s +31%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 91.2), the purchasing-power equivalent is $341K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do nurse anesthetists make in Peoria, IL?
The median is $310,930 a year, that works out to about $149 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $96,600, and experienced nurse anesthetists can clear $313,110. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $311K enough to live in Peoria?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $17,166/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,039/month, which eats 6.1% 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 Peoria?
Peoria has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median nurse anesthetists salary is worth about $340,932 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.