The Average Salary of a Nurse Anesthetist

A nurse anesthetist is a nurse practitioner that is responsible for helping anesthesiologists get through their day to day work. This is one of the most complicated careers in nursing, but it is also one of the best paying. Nurse anesthetists play a vital role in the world of plastic surgery, so I thought it may be nice to take a look at what these professionals earn in their jobs. If you want to be involved with plastic surgery beyond actually receiving it, this could be a great career to keep in mind. Here is a look at the average salary levels of nurse anesthetists based on different factors surrounding their careers.

Salary by Industry

• Medical Services: $132,281 per year
• Hospital: $139,637 per year
• Healthcare: $135,256 per year
• Healthcare Staffing: $134,292 per year
• Health Care Services: $146,584 per year
• General Surgery: $101,130 per year
• Acute Care Hospital: $114,650 per year

Salary by School

• Albany Medical College: $141,000 per year
• Texas Wesleyan University: $137,950 per year
• University of New England (UNE): $195,000 per year
• Columbia University: $128,000 per year
• Texas Christian University (TCU): $100,000 per year
• University of Miami (UM), Florida: $147,395 per year
• University of South Carolina: $153,683 per year

Salary by Experience

• Less than 1 year: $112,444 per year
• 1-4 years: $122,883 per year
• 5-9 years: $144,434 per year
• 10-19 years: $144,497 per year
• 20+ years: $145,618 per year

Salary by Location

• California: $133,468 per year
• Florida: $133,818 per year
• New York: $132,098 per year
• North Carolina: $140,187 per year
• Ohio: $131,500 per year
• Pennsylvania: $142,217 per year
• Texas: $133,917 per year

Salary by Employment Status

• Reserve: $130,000 per year
• Permanent: $135,347 per year
• Per diem: $85,000 per year
• Part Time: $110,000 per year

Salary by Gender

• Male: $122,703 - $162,898 per year
• Female: $118,467 - $154,042 per year

Salary by Degree

• Master of Science in Nursing in Nurse Anesthesia: $124,413 - $171,495 per year
• Master of Science in Nursing in Anesthesia: $66,757 - $248,323 per year
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing: $12,365 - $232,699 per year
• Associate's Degree: $57,931 - $110,000 per year

Salary by Company Size

• 1-9: $144,828 per year
• 10-49: $142,213 per year
• 50-199: $160,000 per year
• 200-599: $145,712 per year
• 600-1999: $142,803 per year
• 2000-4999: $137,344 per year
• 5000-19999: $142,587 per year
• 20000-49999: $140,000 per year

All nurse anesthetist salary statistics are courtesy of Payscale.com.

The information above should show you that nurse anesthesia can be a highly rewarding career. It involves a lot of stress and a ton of responsibility, but most people would argue that the pressure is all well worth the emotional and financial success that comes with the job. Not everyone is cut out for this line of work, but that doesn't mean you can't be. Take a look at the educational programs you will have to go through to become a nurse anesthetist and see if they are right for you.