Nurse Anesthetists Salary in Raleigh, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Raleigh-Cary, NC

Median annual salary $155,250 -30.4% vs national
Median hourly $74.64
10th percentile $72,600
90th percentile $319,050
National median $223,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $72,600
    25th
    $75,740
    50th (median)
    $155,250
    75th
    $157,790
    90th
    $319,050

    Raleigh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,066 2023 • Census ACS
    Nurse Anesthetists salary vs area income 162% Median Nurse Anesthetists salary is 62% 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
    Fayetteville, NC $331,760
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $246,070
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $238,780
    Winston-Salem, NC $236,370
    Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC $226,460
    Asheville, NC $223,630

    Related occupations in Raleigh, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $84,870
    Pharmacy Technicians $41,060
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $59,080
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,890
    Pharmacists $139,170
    Physician Assistants $125,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nurse Anesthetists make per hour in Raleigh?

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Anesthetists in Raleigh, NC is $74.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $153.39 or more per hour.

    Is Raleigh above or below average for Nurse Anesthetists salaries?

    The median Nurse Anesthetists salary in Raleigh, NC is 30.4% 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 Raleigh?

    Entry-level Nurse Anesthetists (10th percentile) earn around $72,600 per year in Raleigh, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,740.