Washington Median
$274,390
per year
Hourly Rate
$131.92
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+16% vs US median
US median $236,590
State Rank
#11 of 44
760 employed here
How much does a Nurse Anesthetist make in Washington?
Nurse Anesthetists in Washington take home a median of $274,390 annually — roughly $131.92 an hour — which runs 16% above the national median of $236,590.
Within Washington, entry-level pay starts around $218,640 while the top 10% make $358,160 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $228,330 and $302,000 a year.
Nurse Anesthetist salary range in Washington
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $218,640 | $105.12 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $228,330 | $109.77 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $274,390 | $131.92 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $302,000 | $145.19 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $358,160 | $172.19 |
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How Washington compares
Washington ranks 11th 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 $275,980Wisconsin $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 $236,960Ohio $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 Washington
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 Washington pay ($274,390) 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 Washington?
The median Nurse Anesthetist salary in Washington is $274,390 per year, or about $131.92 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $218,640 at the entry level to $358,160 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Washington pay compare to the national average?
Washington pays Nurse Anesthetists about 16% more than the national median of $236,590. Washington ranks 11th out of 44 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Washington a good state for Nurse Anesthetists?
Yes on pay — Washington pays above the national median for this occupation, at $274,390 a year. About 760 Nurse Anesthetists are employed in Washington. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Washington?
The highest-paying occupations in Washington include Cardiologist ($656,330), Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($553,310), Dermatologist ($526,170), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
← See the national Nurse Anesthetist salary report
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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.