Nurse Anesthetists Salary
In Springfield, MA, nurse anesthetists earn $357,740 at the median, or about $171.99 an hour. The range runs from $237K at the entry level to $358K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 96.06), that's roughly $372,413 in purchasing power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,734/month, or 8.4% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $358K get you in Springfield?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Springfield’s Regional Price Parity (96.06). 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 Springfield
Springfield sits well above the national pay line for nurse anesthetists, local pay runs about 51% higher than the U.S. median of $237K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,734/month, 8.9% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Cost of living (RPP 96.06) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Combined with manageable housing costs, Springfield offers a genuinely strong financial position for nurse anesthetistss at the median.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for nurse anesthetists in metros near Springfield, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester-Nashua | $262K | $248K |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $321K | $285K |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford | $232K | $226K |
| Rochester | $286K | $295K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Springfield, MA
Entry-level nurse anesthetists (10th percentile) start around $237K. Mid-career wages sit at $358K. Top earners bring in $358K or more, a $120K spread from bottom to top.
Nurse Anesthetists pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Nurse Anesthetists salary in all states
| 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 Springfield?
Yes — at the median salary of $358K, rent takes 8.9% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,734/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for nurse anesthetists in Springfield?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new nurse anesthetists typically earn — is $237K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $14,240/month. At HUD’s $1,734/month FMR, rent would take 12% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is nurse anesthetist a high-paying job in Springfield?
Local pay is 51% above the national median — $358K here vs. $237K nationally.
How does Springfield compare to the national average for nurse anesthetists?
Springfield pays $358K median vs. the U.S. average of $237K — that’s +51%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 96.06), the purchasing-power equivalent is $372K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do nurse anesthetists make in Springfield, MA?
The median is $357,740 a year, that works out to about $172 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $237,340, and experienced nurse anesthetists can clear $357,740. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $358K enough to live in Springfield?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $19,402/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,734/month, which eats 8.9% 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 Springfield?
Springfield has a Regional Price Parity of 96.06 (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 $372,413 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.