Nurse Anesthetists Salary in Southwest Louisiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $218,370 -2.2% vs national
Median hourly $104.99
10th percentile $100,210
90th percentile $227,740
Employed locally 30
National median $223,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $100,210
    25th
    $162,620
    50th (median)
    $218,370
    75th
    $227,740
    90th
    $227,740

    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

    Related occupations in Southwest Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$78,190
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$51,310
    Pharmacy Technicians$36,370
    Pharmacists$127,040
    Nurse Practitioners$119,860
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$46,850

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nurse Anesthetists make per hour in Southwest Louisiana?

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Anesthetists in Southwest Louisiana is $104.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $109.49 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Louisiana above or below average for Nurse Anesthetists salaries?

    The median Nurse Anesthetists salary in Southwest Louisiana is 2.2% 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 Southwest Louisiana?

    Entry-level Nurse Anesthetists (10th percentile) earn around $100,210 per year in Southwest Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $162,620.