Nurse Anesthetists Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $217,720 -2.5% vs national
Median hourly $104.67
10th percentile $186,040
90th percentile —
Employed locally 510
National median $223,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $186,040
    25th
    $196,240
    50th (median)
    $217,720
    75th
    $229,960

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Nurse Anesthetists salary vs area income 252% Median Nurse Anesthetists salary is 152% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Nurse Anesthetists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Jacksonville, FL $416,000
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $364,830
    Springfield, MA $357,740
    Fayetteville, NC $331,760
    Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $323,490
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $323,470

    Nearby metros — Nurse Anesthetists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Morgantown, WV $278,530
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $267,440
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $238,780
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $238,530
    Michigan $234,520
    Columbus, GA-AL $229,990

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $96,370
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $63,190
    Pharmacy Technicians $40,050
    Pharmacists $136,260
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $66,040
    Nurse Practitioners $128,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nurse Anesthetists make per hour in Atlanta?

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Anesthetists in Atlanta, GA is $104.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $146.11 or more per hour.

    Is Atlanta above or below average for Nurse Anesthetists salaries?

    The median Nurse Anesthetists salary in Atlanta, GA is 2.5% below the national median of $223,210. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Nurse Anesthetists in Atlanta?

    Entry-level Nurse Anesthetists (10th percentile) earn around $186,040 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $196,240.