Nurse Anesthetists Salary in Washington
In Washington, nurse anesthetists earn $276,110 at the mean. Entry-level positions start around $211K. BLS does not publish top-end wages for this occupation because they exceed the reportable ceiling. BLS does not publish the median for this occupation because wages exceed the reportable ceiling. The figure shown is the mean (average).
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Washington. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $276K (mean) get you in Washington?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Washington
Entry-level nurse anesthetists (10th percentile) start around $211K. Mid-career wages sit at $276K. Top earners bring in N/A or more.
Nurse Anesthetists salary by metro in Washington
1 metro area with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue | $237K | -14% | 410 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do nurse anesthetists make in Washington?
BLS reports a mean (average) wage of $276,110 a year for this occupation in Washington. The median is not published because wages exceed the BLS reportable ceiling. Entry-level workers start around $211,170. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $276K enough to live in Washington?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $16,631/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,830/month, which eats 11% 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 Washington?
Washington 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 $270,670 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.