Ohio Median
$231,810
per year
Hourly Rate
$111.45
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-2% vs US median
US median $236,590
State Rank
#29 of 44
2,300 employed here
How much does a Nurse Anesthetist make in Ohio?
Nurse Anesthetists in Ohio take home a median of $231,810 annually — roughly $111.45 an hour — which runs 2% below the national median of $236,590.
Within Ohio, entry-level pay starts around $148,690 while the top 10% make $329,690 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $207,450 and $285,310 a year.
Nurse Anesthetist salary range in Ohio
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $148,690 | $71.49 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $207,450 | $99.74 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $231,810 | $111.45 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $285,310 | $137.17 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $329,690 | $158.50 |
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How Ohio compares
Ohio ranks 29th 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 $263,930Idaho $263,130Wyoming $255,250Virginia $252,110Arizona $248,660Maine $247,470Michigan $247,010Nebraska $246,730Texas $244,990North Dakota $244,240Missouri $242,630Connecticut $236,960Georgia $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 Ohio
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 Ohio pay ($231,810) 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 Ohio?
The median Nurse Anesthetist salary in Ohio is $231,810 per year, or about $111.45 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $148,690 at the entry level to $329,690 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Ohio pay compare to the national average?
Ohio pays Nurse Anesthetists about 2% less than the national median of $236,590. Ohio ranks 29th out of 44 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Ohio a good state for Nurse Anesthetists?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $231,810 a year. About 2,300 Nurse Anesthetists are employed in Ohio. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Ohio?
The highest-paying occupations in Ohio include Surgeon, All Other ($554,220), Cardiologist ($504,260), Anesthesiologist ($490,530), 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.