Nurse Anesthetists Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $283,980 +27.2% vs national
Median hourly $136.53
10th percentile $223,690
90th percentile $324,990
Employed locally 150
National median $223,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $223,690
    25th
    $233,580
    50th (median)
    $283,980
    75th
    $286,110
    90th
    $324,990

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Nurse Anesthetists salary vs area income 327% Median Nurse Anesthetists salary is 227% 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
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $282,840
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $279,280
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $275,690
    Wausau, WI $269,790
    Appleton, WI $269,690
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $238,540

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $89,980
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $64,040
    Pharmacy Technicians $43,580
    Psychiatric Technicians $62,130
    Pharmacists $143,940
    Physicians, All Other $301,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nurse Anesthetists make per hour in Madison?

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Anesthetists in Madison, WI is $136.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $156.24 or more per hour.

    Is Madison above or below average for Nurse Anesthetists salaries?

    The median Nurse Anesthetists salary in Madison, WI is 27.2% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Nurse Anesthetists (10th percentile) earn around $223,690 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $233,580.