Nurse Anesthetists Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pittsburgh, PA

Median annual salary $207,380 -7.1% vs national
Median hourly $99.70
10th percentile $183,060
90th percentile —
Employed locally 530
National median $223,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $183,060
    25th
    $183,060
    50th (median)
    $207,380
    75th
    $216,940

    Pittsburgh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,942 2023 • Census ACS
    Nurse Anesthetists salary vs area income 280% Median Nurse Anesthetists salary is 180% 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
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $238,540
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $235,490
    York-Hanover, PA $235,300
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $233,030
    Spartanburg, SC $225,420
    Altoona, PA $218,190

    Related occupations in Pittsburgh, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,190
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,790
    Physicians, All Other $172,490
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,760
    Pharmacists $131,950
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $56,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nurse Anesthetists make per hour in Pittsburgh?

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Anesthetists in Pittsburgh, PA is $99.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $128.82 or more per hour.

    Is Pittsburgh above or below average for Nurse Anesthetists salaries?

    The median Nurse Anesthetists salary in Pittsburgh, PA is 7.1% 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 Pittsburgh?

    Entry-level Nurse Anesthetists (10th percentile) earn around $183,060 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $183,060.