Nurse Anesthetists Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $282,930 +26.8% vs national
Median hourly $136.02
10th percentile $229,470
90th percentile $292,920
National median $223,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $229,470
    25th
    $278,660
    50th (median)
    $282,930
    75th
    $288,880
    90th
    $292,920

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Nurse Anesthetists salary vs area income 303% Median Nurse Anesthetists salary is 203% 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
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $323,470
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $298,910
    Utica-Rome, NY $282,380
    Northwestern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $278,640
    Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $270,400

    Related occupations in Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$133,440
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$76,290
    Pharmacy Technicians$48,600
    Pharmacists$158,450
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$62,430
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$55,930

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nurse Anesthetists make per hour in Los Angeles?

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Anesthetists in Los Angeles, CA is $136.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $140.83 or more per hour.

    Is Los Angeles above or below average for Nurse Anesthetists salaries?

    The median Nurse Anesthetists salary in Los Angeles, CA is 26.8% 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Nurse Anesthetists (10th percentile) earn around $229,470 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $278,660.