Nurse Anesthetists Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $235,490 +5.5% vs national
Median hourly $113.22
10th percentile $179,140
90th percentile —
Employed locally 900
National median $223,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $179,140
    25th
    $197,830
    50th (median)
    $235,490

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Nurse Anesthetists salary vs area income 293% Median Nurse Anesthetists salary is 193% 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
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $279,410
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $244,990
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $204,020
    Texarkana, TX-AR $199,320
    Longview, TX $172,230

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$97,810
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$61,700
    Pharmacy Technicians$44,940
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$52,590
    Physicians, All Other$292,490
    Pharmacists$139,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nurse Anesthetists make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Anesthetists in Houston, TX is $113.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $164.55 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Nurse Anesthetists salaries?

    The median Nurse Anesthetists salary in Houston, TX is 5.5% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Nurse Anesthetists (10th percentile) earn around $179,140 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $197,830.