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Nurse Anesthetists Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Nurse Anesthetists make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$292,410
Median Annual Salary
$283,780
Mean Salary
$292,410
Median Salary
$140.58
Hourly Rate
2,230 people work as Nurse Anesthetists in California
Nurse Anesthetists salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Nurse Anesthetists in California earn a median salary of $292,410 per year ($24,367/month).
This is 19.2% above the national average of $245,258.
California ranks #4 out of 44 states for Nurse Anesthetists pay.
Approximately 2,230 people work in this occupation across California.
About This Job: Nurse Anesthetists
Administer anesthesia, monitor patient's vital signs, and oversee patient recovery from anesthesia. May assist anesthesiologists, surgeons, other physicians, or dentists. Must be registered nurses who have specialized graduate education.
Top Skills
Reading Comprehension
4.12
Critical Thinking
4.12
Active Listening
4.0
Speaking
4.0
Active Learning
4.0
Key Knowledge Areas
Medicine and Dentistry
4.85
Customer and Personal Service
4.63
Biology
4.63
Chemistry
4.33
Mathematics
4.26
Typical Education: Doctoral Degree
(55.6% of workers)
Salaries for Nurse Anesthetists in California range from $200,530 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $335,550 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $277,920 and $315,990.
How much do Nurse Anesthetists make in California?
The median annual salary for Nurse Anesthetists in California is $292,410 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $283,780.
What is the salary range for a Nurse Anesthetists in California?
Salaries for Nurse Anesthetists in California range from $200,530 at the 10th percentile to $335,550 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $277,920 and $315,990.
What is the starting salary for a Nurse Anesthetists in California?
Entry-level Nurse Anesthetists positions in California typically start around $200,530 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $277,920 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Nurse Anesthetists in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 2,230 people are employed as Nurse Anesthetists in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Nurse Anesthetists in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Nurse Anesthetists in California is approximately $140.58 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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