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Nurse anesthetist salary in Ohio

Updated October 30, 2026. Based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Published by Humblebee.

$231,810median pay per year in Ohio, or $111.45 an hour, May 2025[1]
  1. $148,690lowest 10% earn less
  2. $207,45025th percentile
  3. $231,810median
  4. $285,31075th percentile
  5. $329,690top 10% earn more
Middle half of workers in the inner band[2]US median for this job, $236,590[3]

The median pay for nurse anesthetists in Ohio was $231,810 a year in May 2025[1]. That was $4,780 lower than the US median[6].

Jobs in OH
2,300[4]
Rank by median pay
29 of 44[5]
Compared with US median
−2.0%[6]

How much do nurse anesthetists make in Ohio?

Half of the nurse anesthetists in Ohio earned more than $231,810 a year and half earned less, which works out to $111.45 an hour[1]. The average was a little higher at $236,830[7]. Across the US, the median was $236,590, so Ohio sat 2.0% below it[3][6]. All jobs in Ohio had a median of $49,380, which puts nurse anesthetists $182,430 above that[8][9].

The lowest-paid 10% of nurse anesthetists in Ohio earned less than $148,690, and the highest-paid 10% earned more than $329,690[2]. The middle half fell between $207,450 and $285,310[2].

Pay differs by area. Of the 7 Ohio metro areas with a published median, Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH had the highest at $264,420[10]. Columbus had a median of $231,810 and Cleveland had $231,830[11]. These figures cover wage and salary workers only. They leave out the self-employed, bonuses that are not part of regular pay, and the cost of benefits such as health insurance[12].

Ohio vs US pay

Pay for nurse anesthetists in Ohio next to the national figures[1][3].

OHUS
Median per year$231,810[1]$236,590[3]
Median per hour$111.45[1]$113.75[3]
Lowest 10% earn less than$148,690[2]$155,250[13]
Top 10% earn more than$329,690[2]$339,500[13]
Jobs2,300[4]51,840[3]

Pay by metro area in Ohio

Metro areas in Ohio with the most jobs for nurse anesthetists, and the median pay in each[11]. A metro area that crosses state lines is counted as a whole.

Metro areaMedian per yearJobs
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN[11]$221,170670
Columbus, OH$231,810450
Cleveland, OH$231,830390
Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH$264,420190
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH$242,420150
Akron, OH$211,810130
Canton-Massillon, OH$218,92070

Pay in nearby states

Median pay for nurse anesthetists in the states that border Ohio, highest first[14].

StateMedian per yearJobs
West Virginia[14]$278,530740
Michigan$247,0102,300
Kentucky$222,5201,640
Pennsylvania$221,5302,500

Median pay for nurse anesthetists in every state

Job outlook and training

Across the US, jobs for nurse anesthetists are projected to grow 9.7% from 2025 to 2035[15]. BLS does not publish this projection by state. The typical education for entry is: master's degree[16].

How to become one: steps, training and duties

Frequently asked questions

How much does a nurse anesthetist make in Ohio?
The median was $231,810 a year in May 2025, and the average was $236,830[1][7]. The US median was $236,590[3].
How much does a nurse anesthetist make an hour in Ohio?
The median hourly wage was $111.45[1]. The lowest-paid 10% earned less than $71.49 an hour, and the highest-paid 10% earned more than $158.51[2][17].
Which city in Ohio pays nurse anesthetists the most?
Among the 7 metro areas with a published median, Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH paid the most at $264,420 a year[10]. Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH followed at $242,420[11].
Is Ohio a good state for nurse anesthetists?
Ohio had the 29th highest median annual wage for nurse anesthetists out of 44 states with a published median[5]. Its median was 2.0% below the US median[6].
What do you need to become a nurse anesthetist in Ohio?
This is a US figure, not an Ohio one. Across the US, the typical entry education is a master's degree, with no related work experience or on-the-job training listed[16].

Facts and sources

  1. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Nurse Anesthetists in Ohio was $231,810 per year and $111.45 per hour. Half of these workers earned more and half earned less. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  2. BLS OEWS, May 2025, annual wage percentiles for Nurse Anesthetists in Ohio: 10th percentile $148,690, 25th percentile $207,450, 75th percentile $285,310, 90th percentile $329,690. The 10th percentile means 10% of workers earned less, the 90th means 10% earned more. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  3. 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
  4. BLS OEWS, May 2025: about 2,300 people worked as Nurse Anesthetists in Ohio (wage and salary jobs, not counting self-employed workers). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  5. BLS OEWS, May 2025: Ohio had the 29th highest median annual wage for Nurse Anesthetists out of the 44 states with a published median. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  6. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Nurse Anesthetists in Ohio ($231,810) was $4,780 (2.0%) lower than the US median ($236,590). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  7. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the mean (average) wage for Nurse Anesthetists in Ohio was $236,830 per year and $113.86 per hour. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  8. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for all occupations in Ohio was $49,380. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  9. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Nurse Anesthetists in Ohio was $182,430 higher than the median for all occupations in the state ($49,380). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  10. BLS OEWS, May 2025: of the 7 metro areas in or partly in Ohio with a published median for Nurse Anesthetists, Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH had the highest median annual wage, $264,420. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  11. Metro areas with the most jobs in this occupation, with median annual wage, May 2025 (table on this page). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. BLS OEWS, May 2025, median annual wage for Nurse Anesthetists in states that border Ohio (highest first): West Virginia $278,530; Michigan $247,010; Kentucky $222,520; Pennsylvania $221,530. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. BLS OEWS, May 2025, hourly wage percentiles for Nurse Anesthetists in Ohio: 10th percentile $71.49, 25th percentile $99.74, 75th percentile $137.17, 90th percentile $158.51. BLS OEWS, May 2025

State figures cover only Ohio. Job outlook and entry requirements are national (US) figures: BLS does not publish them by state in our sources. Figures labelled “CareerFacts calculation” are simple differences between the BLS numbers shown.