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Nurse anesthetist salary in New York
- $144,900lowest 10% earn less
- $279,93025th percentile
- $321,030median
- $325,21075th percentile
- $342,480top 10% earn more
The median pay for nurse anesthetists in New York was $321,030 a year in May 2025[1]. That was $84,440 higher than the US median[6].
How much do nurse anesthetists make in New York?
Half of the nurse anesthetists in New York earned more than $321,030 a year, and half earned less[1]. That works out to $154.34 an hour[1]. The average was lower, at $285,020 a year[7]. For all jobs in the state, the median was $59,670[8]. The nurse anesthetist median was $261,360 higher[9].
New York had the 2nd highest median pay for nurse anesthetists out of the 44 states with a published median[5]. Across the US, the median was $236,590[3]. The lowest-paid 10% of nurse anesthetists in New York earned less than $144,900[2]. The highest-paid 10% earned more than $342,480[2].
By metro area, the New York-Newark-Jersey City area had a median of $321,030 and 2,310 jobs[10]. Rochester was at $286,230[10]. Utica-Rome was at $282,380[10]. OEWS counts people paid a wage or salary. It leaves out the self-employed and business owners, and it does not add bonuses or the cost of benefits[11].
New York vs US pay
Pay for nurse anesthetists in New York next to the national figures[1][3].
Pay by metro area in New York
Metro areas in New York with the most jobs for nurse anesthetists, and the median pay in each[10]. A metro area that crosses state lines is counted as a whole.
| Metro area | Median per year | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ[10] | $321,030 | 2,310 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $239,200+ | 170 |
| Rochester, NY | $286,230 | 140 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $247,970 | 50 |
| Syracuse, NY | $239,200+ | 40 |
| Utica-Rome, NY | $282,380 | 30 |
Pay in nearby states
Median pay for nurse anesthetists in the states that border New York, highest first[13].
| State | Median per year | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts[13] | $295,550 | 500 |
| New Jersey | $291,350 | n/a |
| Vermont | $283,060 | 40 |
| Connecticut | $236,960 | 480 |
| Pennsylvania | $221,530 | 2,500 |
Job outlook and training
Across the US, jobs for nurse anesthetists are projected to grow 9.7% from 2025 to 2035[14]. BLS does not publish this projection by state. The typical education for entry is: master's degree[15].
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a nurse anesthetist make in New York?
- The median was $321,030 a year in May 2025, and the average was $285,020[1][7].
- How much does a nurse anesthetist make an hour in New York?
- The median was $154.34 an hour[1]. The lowest-paid 10% earned less than $69.66 an hour, and the highest-paid 10% earned more than $164.65[16][2].
- Which city in New York pays nurse anesthetists the most?
- The New York-Newark-Jersey City area had a median of $321,030[10]. Rochester was at $286,230[10].
- Is New York a good state for nurse anesthetists?
- New York had the 2nd highest median annual wage for nurse anesthetists out of 44 states with a published median[5]. Its median was 35.7% above the US median[6].
- What do you need to become a nurse anesthetist in New York?
- This is a US figure, not a New York one. Across the US, the typical entry education is a master's degree, with no work experience in a related job or on-the-job training listed[15].
Facts and sources
- BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Nurse Anesthetists in New York was $321,030 per year and $154.34 per hour. Half of these workers earned more and half earned less. BLS OEWS, May 2025
- BLS OEWS, May 2025, annual wage percentiles for Nurse Anesthetists in New York: 10th percentile $144,900, 25th percentile $279,930, 75th percentile $325,210, 90th percentile $342,480. The 10th percentile means 10% of workers earned less, the 90th means 10% earned more. BLS OEWS, May 2025
- BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Nurse Anesthetists in the US as a whole was $236,590 per year and $113.75 per hour, with about 51,840 jobs nationwide. BLS OEWS, May 2025
- BLS OEWS, May 2025: about 2,450 people worked as Nurse Anesthetists in New York (wage and salary jobs, not counting self-employed workers). BLS OEWS, May 2025
- BLS OEWS, May 2025: New York had the 2nd highest median annual wage for Nurse Anesthetists out of the 44 states with a published median. BLS OEWS, May 2025
- CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Nurse Anesthetists in New York ($321,030) was $84,440 (35.7%) higher than the US median ($236,590). BLS OEWS, May 2025
- BLS OEWS, May 2025: the mean (average) wage for Nurse Anesthetists in New York was $285,020 per year and $137.03 per hour. BLS OEWS, May 2025
- BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for all occupations in New York was $59,670. BLS OEWS, May 2025
- CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Nurse Anesthetists in New York was $261,360 higher than the median for all occupations in the state ($59,670). BLS OEWS, May 2025
- Metro areas with the most jobs in this occupation, with median annual wage, May 2025 (table on this page). BLS OEWS, May 2025
- BLS OEWS FAQ: OEWS covers part-time and full-time workers paid a wage or salary. It does not cover the self-employed, owners and partners in unincorporated firms, household workers or unpaid family workers. OEWS wages do not include nonproduction bonuses or employer costs of benefits such as health insurance or retirement contributions. BLS OEWS, May 2025
- BLS OEWS, May 2025, annual wage percentiles for Nurse Anesthetists in the US: 10th percentile $155,250, 25th percentile $206,730, 75th percentile $294,350, 90th percentile $339,500. BLS OEWS, May 2025
- BLS OEWS, May 2025, median annual wage for Nurse Anesthetists in states that border New York (highest first): Massachusetts $295,550; New Jersey $291,350; Vermont $283,060; Connecticut $236,960; Pennsylvania $221,530. BLS OEWS, May 2025
- BLS Employment Projections (US, not by state): employment of Nurse Anesthetists is projected to grow 9.7% nationwide from 2025 to 2035, with about 2,400 openings a year on average. All occupations are projected to grow 3.5%. BLS Employment Projections
- BLS Employment Projections (US, not by state), typical path into Nurse Anesthetists: education needed for entry: Master's degree; work experience in a related occupation: None; typical on-the-job training: None. BLS Employment Projections
- BLS OEWS, May 2025, hourly wage percentiles for Nurse Anesthetists in New York: 10th percentile $69.66, 25th percentile $134.58, 75th percentile $156.35, 90th percentile $164.65. BLS OEWS, May 2025