Nurse Anesthetists Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $282,840 +26.7% vs national
Median hourly $135.98
10th percentile $226,870
90th percentile $288,540
Employed locally 210
National median $223,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $226,870
    25th
    $264,710
    50th (median)
    $282,840
    75th
    $288,540
    90th
    $288,540

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Nurse Anesthetists salary vs area income 370% Median Nurse Anesthetists salary is 270% 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
    Madison, WI $283,980
    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 Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $83,990
    Pharmacy Technicians $46,100
    Physicians, All Other $218,460
    Nurse Practitioners $129,760
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $62,320
    Dental Hygienists $82,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nurse Anesthetists make per hour in Milwaukee?

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Anesthetists in Milwaukee, WI is $135.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $138.72 or more per hour.

    Is Milwaukee above or below average for Nurse Anesthetists salaries?

    The median Nurse Anesthetists salary in Milwaukee, WI is 26.7% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Nurse Anesthetists (10th percentile) earn around $226,870 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $264,710.