Nurse Anesthetists Salary in Columbus, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbus, OH

Median annual salary $224,150 +0.4% vs national
Median hourly $107.77
10th percentile $186,970
90th percentile —
National median $223,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $186,970
    25th
    $222,710
    50th (median)
    $224,150

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 2023 • Census ACS
    Nurse Anesthetists salary vs area income 281% Median Nurse Anesthetists salary is 181% 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
    Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $323,490
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $264,420
    Toledo, OH $248,100
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $230,670
    Mansfield, OH $229,250
    Wheeling, WV-OH $228,310

    Related occupations in Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $82,520
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $62,460
    Physicians, All Other $231,590
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,630
    Nurse Practitioners $127,020
    Pharmacists $133,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nurse Anesthetists make per hour in Columbus?

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Anesthetists in Columbus, OH is $107.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $179.66 or more per hour.

    Is Columbus above or below average for Nurse Anesthetists salaries?

    The median Nurse Anesthetists salary in Columbus, OH is 0.4% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Nurse Anesthetists (10th percentile) earn around $186,970 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $222,710.