Idaho Median
$263,130
per year
Hourly Rate
$126.50
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+11% vs US median
US median $236,590
State Rank
#18 of 44
state estimate
How much does a Nurse Anesthetist make in Idaho?
A Nurse Anesthetist working in Idaho earns a median salary of $263,130 per year, or about $126.50 per hour. That is 11% above the national median of $236,590 for this occupation.
Within Idaho, entry-level pay starts around $216,820 while the top 10% make $338,620 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $227,990 and $312,880 a year.
Nurse Anesthetist salary range in Idaho
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $216,820 | $104.24 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $227,990 | $109.61 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $263,130 | $126.50 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $312,880 | $150.42 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $338,620 | $162.80 |
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How Idaho compares
Idaho ranks 18th out of 44 states and territories for Nurse Anesthetist pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Nurse Anesthetist salary in other states
Alaska $341,210New York $321,030Massachusetts $295,550California $292,410New Jersey $291,350Illinois $286,830Vermont $283,060West Virginia $278,530Montana $277,380New Hampshire $275,980Washington $274,390Wisconsin $273,170Iowa $273,070Oregon $272,330Minnesota $266,190South Carolina $265,480South Dakota $263,930Wyoming $255,250Virginia $252,110Arizona $248,660Maine $247,470Michigan $247,010Nebraska $246,730Texas $244,990North Dakota $244,240Missouri $242,630Connecticut $236,960Ohio $231,810Georgia $224,630North Carolina $224,610Arkansas $224,280Maryland $223,140Kentucky $222,520Louisiana $222,130Pennsylvania $221,530Kansas $212,090Tennessee $211,450Florida $210,570Mississippi $198,410Alabama $190,300Oklahoma $156,830New Mexico $129,370Utah $126,600
Working as a Nurse Anesthetist in Idaho
Nationally, about 52,000 people work as Nurse Anesthetists in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare Idaho pay ($263,130) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Nurse Anesthetist make in Idaho?
The median Nurse Anesthetist salary in Idaho is $263,130 per year, or about $126.50 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $216,820 at the entry level to $338,620 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Idaho pay compare to the national average?
Idaho pays Nurse Anesthetists about 11% more than the national median of $236,590. Idaho ranks 18th out of 44 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Idaho a good state for Nurse Anesthetists?
Yes on pay — Idaho pays above the national median for this occupation, at $263,130 a year. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Idaho?
The highest-paying occupations in Idaho include Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($507,640), Anesthesiologist ($449,990), General Internal Medicine Physician ($355,390), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.