Nurse Anesthetists Salary in Indianapolis, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual salary $178,020 -20.2% vs national
Median hourly $85.59
10th percentile $167,530
90th percentile —
Employed locally 120
National median $223,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $167,530
    25th
    $168,010
    50th (median)
    $178,020

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 2023 • Census ACS
    Nurse Anesthetists salary vs area income 231% Median Nurse Anesthetists salary is 131% 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
    Springfield, MA $357,740
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $298,910
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $279,280
    Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $278,960
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $278,670
    Northwestern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $278,640

    Related occupations in Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,310
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $64,950
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $58,440
    Pharmacy Technicians $40,260
    Physicians, All Other $364,040
    Nurse Practitioners $130,950

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nurse Anesthetists make per hour in Indianapolis?

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Anesthetists in Indianapolis, IN is $85.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $141.00 or more per hour.

    Is Indianapolis above or below average for Nurse Anesthetists salaries?

    The median Nurse Anesthetists salary in Indianapolis, IN is 20.2% 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 Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Nurse Anesthetists (10th percentile) earn around $167,530 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $168,010.