Nurse Anesthetists Salary
In Portland-South Portland, ME, nurse anesthetists earn $256,620 at the median, or about $123.38 an hour. The range runs from $177K at the entry level to $344K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 101.86), that's roughly $251,934 in purchasing power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $2,130/month, or 15.1% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $257K get you in Portland-South Portland?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Portland-South Portland’s Regional Price Parity (101.86). 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 Portland-South Portland
Nurse anesthetists pay in Portland-South Portland tracks closely to the national median, $257K locally vs. $237K nationwide, a 8% difference. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $2,130/month, 15% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Cost of living (RPP 101.86) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Use the affordability calculator above to model your specific situation.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for nurse anesthetists in metros near Portland-South Portland, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Bangor | $239K | $248K |
| Lewiston-Auburn | $247K | $261K |
| Manchester-Nashua | $262K | $248K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Portland-South Portland, ME
Entry-level nurse anesthetists (10th percentile) start around $177K. Mid-career wages sit at $257K. Top earners bring in $344K or more, a $166K 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 Portland-South Portland?
Yes — at the median salary of $257K, rent takes 15% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $2,130/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for nurse anesthetists in Portland-South Portland?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new nurse anesthetists typically earn — is $177K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $10,627/month. At HUD’s $2,130/month FMR, rent would take 20% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is nurse anesthetist a high-paying job in Portland-South Portland?
Pay here is roughly in line with the national average — $257K locally vs. $237K nationally, a 8% difference.
How does Portland-South Portland compare to the national average for nurse anesthetists?
Portland-South Portland pays $257K median vs. the U.S. average of $237K — that’s +8%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 101.86), the purchasing-power equivalent is $252K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do nurse anesthetists make in Portland-South Portland, ME?
The median is $256,620 a year, that works out to about $123 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $177,110, and experienced nurse anesthetists can clear $343,560. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $257K enough to live in Portland-South Portland?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $14,188/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $2,130/month, which eats 15% 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 Portland-South Portland?
Portland-South Portland has a Regional Price Parity of 101.86 (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 $251,934 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.