Nurse Anesthetists Salary
In Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, nurse anesthetists earn $274,390 at the median, or about $131.92 an hour. The range runs from $226K at the entry level to $387K for experienced workers. Prices run high here (RPP 111.13), so that salary is closer to $246,909 in real purchasing power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $2,501/month, or 15.1% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $274K get you in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue’s Regional Price Parity (111.13). 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 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue sits well above the national pay line for nurse anesthetists, local pay runs about 16% higher than the U.S. median of $237K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $2,501/month, 15.1% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Cost-of-living overall is 11% above the national average (BEA RPP 111.13), so groceries and services cost more too. Combined with manageable housing costs, Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue offers a genuinely strong financial position for nurse anesthetistss at the median.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for nurse anesthetists in metros near Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Spokane-Spokane Valley | $258K | $257K |
| Boise City | $228K | $232K |
| Idaho Falls | $299K | $316K |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro | $246K | $233K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
Entry-level nurse anesthetists (10th percentile) start around $226K. Mid-career wages sit at $274K. Top earners bring in $387K or more, a $161K 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 with published data
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 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue?
Yes — at the median salary of $274K, rent takes 15.1% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $2,501/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for nurse anesthetists in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new nurse anesthetists typically earn — is $226K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $13,585/month. At HUD’s $2,501/month FMR, rent would take 18% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is nurse anesthetist a high-paying job in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue?
Local pay is 16% above the national median — $274K here vs. $237K nationally. Keep in mind cost of living here is 11% above the national average, which offsets some of that premium.
How does Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue compare to the national average for nurse anesthetists?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue pays $274K median vs. the U.S. average of $237K — that’s +16%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 111.13), the purchasing-power equivalent is $247K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do nurse anesthetists make in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA?
The median is $274,390 a year, that works out to about $132 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $226,420, and experienced nurse anesthetists can clear $387,230. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $274K enough to live in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $16,541/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $2,501/month, which eats 15.1% 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 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue has a Regional Price Parity of 111.13 (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 $246,909 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.