Nurse Anesthetists Salary in Lexington, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lexington-Fayette, KY

Median annual salary $242,700 +8.7% vs national
Median hourly $116.68
10th percentile $207,080
90th percentile $271,530
Employed locally 270
National median $223,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $207,080
    25th
    $207,710
    50th (median)
    $242,700
    75th
    $271,530
    90th
    $271,530

    Lexington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,717 2023 • Census ACS
    Nurse Anesthetists salary vs area income 343% Median Nurse Anesthetists salary is 243% 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
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $264,420
    Kentucky $212,430
    Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $210,640
    South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $210,640
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $208,800
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $204,400

    Related occupations in Lexington, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$82,780
    Pharmacy Technicians$42,960
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$56,800
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$58,950
    Pharmacists$138,300
    Nurse Practitioners$113,870

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nurse Anesthetists make per hour in Lexington?

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Anesthetists in Lexington, KY is $116.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $130.55 or more per hour.

    Is Lexington above or below average for Nurse Anesthetists salaries?

    The median Nurse Anesthetists salary in Lexington, KY is 8.7% 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 Lexington?

    Entry-level Nurse Anesthetists (10th percentile) earn around $207,080 per year in Lexington, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $207,710.