Nurse Anesthetists Salary in Charleston, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston, WV

Median annual salary $236,820 +6.1% vs national
Median hourly $113.86
10th percentile $197,680
90th percentile —
Employed locally 270
National median $223,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $197,680
    25th
    $224,690
    50th (median)
    $236,820

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,089 2023 • Census ACS
    Nurse Anesthetists salary vs area income 408% Median Nurse Anesthetists salary is 308% 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
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $264,420
    Wheeling, WV-OH $228,310
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $225,340

    Related occupations in Charleston, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,130
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $50,370
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,200
    Pharmacists $132,930
    General Internal Medicine Physicians $63,290
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $57,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nurse Anesthetists make per hour in Charleston?

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Anesthetists in Charleston, WV is $113.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $139.74 or more per hour.

    Is Charleston above or below average for Nurse Anesthetists salaries?

    The median Nurse Anesthetists salary in Charleston, WV is 6.1% above 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Nurse Anesthetists (10th percentile) earn around $197,680 per year in Charleston, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $224,690.