Nurse Anesthetists Salary
In Pocatello, ID, nurse anesthetists earn $268,710 at the median, or about $129.19 an hour. The range runs from $202K at the entry level to $324K for experienced workers. Cost of living is below average (RPP 88.91), which stretches that salary to about $302,227 in buying power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,173/month, or 7.7% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $269K get you in Pocatello?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Pocatello’s Regional Price Parity (88.91). 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 Pocatello
Pocatello sits well above the national pay line for nurse anesthetists, local pay runs about 14% higher than the U.S. median of $237K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,173/month, 7.8% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Regional Price Parity sits at 88.91 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 11% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Combined with manageable housing costs, Pocatello offers a genuinely strong financial position for nurse anesthetistss at the median.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for nurse anesthetists in metros near Pocatello, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Boise City | $228K | $232K |
| Idaho Falls | $299K | $316K |
| Salt Lake City-Murray | $131K | $130K |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue | $274K | $247K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Pocatello, ID
Entry-level nurse anesthetists (10th percentile) start around $202K. Mid-career wages sit at $269K. Top earners bring in $324K or more, a $121K 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
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 Pocatello?
Yes — at the median salary of $269K, rent takes 7.8% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,173/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for nurse anesthetists in Pocatello?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new nurse anesthetists typically earn — is $202K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $12,145/month. At HUD’s $1,173/month FMR, rent would take 10% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is nurse anesthetist a high-paying job in Pocatello?
Local pay is 14% above the national median — $269K here vs. $237K nationally.
How does Pocatello compare to the national average for nurse anesthetists?
Pocatello pays $269K median vs. the U.S. average of $237K — that’s +14%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 88.91), the purchasing-power equivalent is $302K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do nurse anesthetists make in Pocatello, ID?
The median is $268,710 a year, that works out to about $129 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $202,420, and experienced nurse anesthetists can clear $323,640. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $269K enough to live in Pocatello?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $15,034/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,173/month, which eats 7.8% 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 Pocatello?
Pocatello has a Regional Price Parity of 88.91 (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 $302,227 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.