Nurse Anesthetists Salary
In Winston-Salem, NC, nurse anesthetists earn $216,140 at the median, or about $103.91 an hour. The range runs from $72K at the entry level to $301K for experienced workers. Cost of living is below average (RPP 92.04), which stretches that salary to about $234,833 in buying power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,232/month, or 9.4% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $216K get you in Winston-Salem?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Winston-Salem’s Regional Price Parity (92.04). 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 Winston-Salem
Nurse anesthetists pay in Winston-Salem tracks closely to the national median, $216K locally vs. $237K nationwide, a 9% difference. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,232/month, 9.8% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Regional Price Parity sits at 92.04 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 8% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Use the affordability calculator above to model your specific situation.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for nurse anesthetists in metros near Winston-Salem, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Raleigh-Cary | $155K | $158K |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $278K | $285K |
| Wilmington | $219K | $227K |
| Asheville | $224K | $232K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Winston-Salem, NC
Entry-level nurse anesthetists (10th percentile) start around $72K. Mid-career wages sit at $216K. Top earners bring in $301K or more, a $229K 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 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 Winston-Salem?
Yes — at the median salary of $216K, rent takes 9.8% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,232/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for nurse anesthetists in Winston-Salem?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new nurse anesthetists typically earn — is $72K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $4,333/month. At HUD’s $1,232/month FMR, rent would take 28% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is nurse anesthetist a high-paying job in Winston-Salem?
Pay here is roughly in line with the national average — $216K locally vs. $237K nationally, a 9% difference.
How does Winston-Salem compare to the national average for nurse anesthetists?
Winston-Salem pays $216K median vs. the U.S. average of $237K — that’s -9%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 92.04), the purchasing-power equivalent is $235K — below the national median.
How much do nurse anesthetists make in Winston-Salem, NC?
The median is $216,140 a year, that works out to about $104 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $72,220, and experienced nurse anesthetists can clear $301,220. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $216K enough to live in Winston-Salem?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $12,566/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,232/month, which eats 9.8% 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 Winston-Salem?
Winston-Salem has a Regional Price Parity of 92.04 (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 $234,833 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.