Nurse Anesthetists Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $232,960 +4.4% vs national
Median hourly $112.00
10th percentile $218,040
90th percentile —
Employed locally 150
National median $223,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $218,040
    25th
    $218,050
    50th (median)
    $232,960

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Nurse Anesthetists salary vs area income 277% Median Nurse Anesthetists salary is 177% 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
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $364,830
    Peoria, IL $310,930
    Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $278,960
    Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $266,660
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $238,780
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $238,540

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $78,970
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,120
    Pharmacy Technicians $43,610
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $47,630
    Medical Records Specialists $52,370
    Physical Therapists $98,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nurse Anesthetists make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Anesthetists in Des Moines, IA is $112.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $154.34 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Nurse Anesthetists salaries?

    The median Nurse Anesthetists salary in Des Moines, IA is 4.4% 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Nurse Anesthetists (10th percentile) earn around $218,040 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $218,050.