Nurse Anesthetists Salary
In Rochester, NY, nurse anesthetists earn $286,230 at the median, or about $137.61 an hour. The range runs from $128K at the entry level to $343K for experienced workers.
So what does $286K get you in Rochester?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Rochester’s Regional Price Parity (97). 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 Rochester
Rochester sits well above the national pay line for nurse anesthetists, local pay runs about 21% higher than the U.S. median of $237K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,573/month, 10% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Cost of living (RPP 97) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Combined with manageable housing costs, Rochester offers a genuinely strong financial position for nurse anesthetistss at the median.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for nurse anesthetists in metros near Rochester, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $321K | , |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $248K | , |
| Utica-Rome | $282K | , |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre | $200K | , |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Rochester, NY
Entry-level nurse anesthetists (10th percentile) start around $128K. Mid-career wages sit at $286K. Top earners bring in $343K or more, a $215K 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 Rochester?
Yes — at the median salary of $286K, rent takes 10% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,573/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for nurse anesthetists in Rochester?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new nurse anesthetists typically earn — is $128K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $7,685/month. At HUD’s $1,573/month FMR, rent would take 20% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is nurse anesthetist a high-paying job in Rochester?
Local pay is 21% above the national median — $286K here vs. $237K nationally.
How does Rochester compare to the national average for nurse anesthetists?
Rochester pays $286K median vs. the U.S. average of $237K — that’s +21%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 97), the purchasing-power equivalent is $295K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do nurse anesthetists make in Rochester, NY?
The median is $286,230 a year, that works out to about $138 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $128,090, and experienced nurse anesthetists can clear $343,240. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $286K enough to live in Rochester?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $15,771/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,573/month, which eats 10% 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 Rochester?
Rochester 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 $295,082 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.