Nurse Anesthetists Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $256,620 +15% vs national
Median hourly $123.38
10th percentile $177,110
90th percentile $343,560
Employed locally 190
National median $223,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $177,110
    25th
    $224,880
    50th (median)
    $256,620
    75th
    $274,170
    90th
    $343,560

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Nurse Anesthetists salary vs area income 290% Median Nurse Anesthetists salary is 190% 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
    Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $323,490
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $323,470
    Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area $290,090
    Utica-Rome, NY $282,380
    South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $282,260

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $82,830
    Pharmacy Technicians $41,080
    Physical Therapists $97,850
    Nurse Practitioners $121,810
    Physicians, All Other $442,790
    Pharmacists $135,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nurse Anesthetists make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Anesthetists in Portland, ME is $123.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $165.18 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Nurse Anesthetists salaries?

    The median Nurse Anesthetists salary in Portland, ME is 15% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Nurse Anesthetists (10th percentile) earn around $177,110 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $224,880.