Nurse Anesthetists Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $246,070 +10.2% vs national
Median hourly $118.30
10th percentile $84,530
90th percentile $330,860
Employed locally 240
National median $223,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $84,530
    25th
    $236,360
    50th (median)
    $246,070
    75th
    $299,260
    90th
    $330,860

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Nurse Anesthetists salary vs area income 260% Median Nurse Anesthetists salary is 160% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $321,030
    Peoria, IL $310,930
    Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC $279,570
    Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $278,960

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $127,980
    Physicians, All Other $333,860
    Pharmacy Technicians $54,740
    Pharmacists $169,520
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $78,870
    Dental Hygienists $118,950

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nurse Anesthetists make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Anesthetists in Portland, OR-WA is $118.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $159.07 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Nurse Anesthetists salaries?

    The median Nurse Anesthetists salary in Portland, OR-WA is 10.2% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Nurse Anesthetists (10th percentile) earn around $84,530 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $236,360.