Nurse Anesthetist Salary in Virginia
Based on 700+ workers in Virginia
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (VA)
$252,110
$121.21/hr
vs National Average
$245,258
+2.8% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$174K – $387K
700 employed in Virginia
Salary Distribution — Nurse Anesthetist in Virginia
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $174,210 |
| 25th percentile | $207,230 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $252,110 |
| 75th percentile | $294,350 |
| 90th percentile | $387,020 |
Top-Paying Industries for Nurse Anesthetist (U.S.)
Which industries pay Nurse Anesthetists the most — nationwide figures (industry-level data is not available by state). Nurse Anesthetists in Virginia tend to follow these industry patterns.
| Industry (U.S.) | Median Salary | Employed (U.S.) |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | $260,400 | — |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $250,570 | — |
| Administrative and Support Services | $248,660 | 290 |
| Educational Services | $244,810 | 890 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | $236,410 | 50K |
Source: U.S. BLS OEWS National Industry-Specific estimates, May 2025. National figures (not state-specific).
Historical Salary Trend — Nurse Anesthetist in Virginia vs National
| Year | Median Salary (Virginia) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $181,690 |
| 2023 | $202,850 |
| 2024 | $199,960 |
| 2025 | $252,110 |
| 2026 (projected) | $267,237 |
The latest year is a projection based on recent wage trends — BLS has not yet released that year’s data.
| Year | Virginia Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $181,690 | $202,477 |
| 2023 | $202,850 | $210,398 |
| 2024 | $199,960 | $205,259 |
| 2025 | $252,110 | $245,258 |
| 2026 (projected) | $267,237 | $259,973 |
Nurse Anesthetist Salary by Experience Level in Virginia
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $207,230 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $252,110 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $294,350 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $387,020 |
Nurse Anesthetist Salary in Other States
Related Nurse Anesthetist Salaries in Virginia
How other high-demand occupations in Virginia compare to Nurse Anesthetist ($252,110 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Nurse Anesthetist | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anesthesiologist in VA | $488,310 | +93.7% | $234.76/hr |
| Cardiologist in VA | $461,450 | +83.0% | $221.85/hr |
| Radiologist in VA | $376,270 | +49.2% | $180.90/hr |
| Surgeon in VA | $360,510 | +43.0% | $173.32/hr |
| Psychiatrist in VA | $295,010 | +17.0% | $141.83/hr |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist in VA | $282,410 | +12.0% | $135.77/hr |
| Family Medicine Physician in VA | $222,630 | -11.7% | $107.03/hr |
| Dentist in VA | $197,110 | -21.8% | $94.76/hr |
| Pediatrician in VA | $195,940 | -22.3% | $94.20/hr |
| Pharmacist in VA | $144,060 | -42.9% | $69.26/hr |
| Physician Assistant in VA | $135,940 | -46.1% | $65.36/hr |
| Nurse Midwife in VA | $135,710 | -46.2% | $65.25/hr |