Nurse Anesthetist Salary in Washington
Based on 760+ workers in Washington
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (WA)
$274,390
$131.92/hr
vs National Average
$245,258
+11.9% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$219K – $358K
760 employed in Washington
Salary Distribution — Nurse Anesthetist in Washington
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $218,640 |
| 25th percentile | $228,330 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $274,390 |
| 75th percentile | $302,000 |
| 90th percentile | $358,160 |
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 Washington 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 Washington vs National
| Year | Median Salary (Washington) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $214,800 |
| 2023 | $238,050 |
| 2025 | $274,390 |
| 2026 (projected) | $290,853 |
The latest year is a projection based on recent wage trends — BLS has not yet released that year’s data.
| Year | Washington Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $214,800 | $202,477 |
| 2023 | $238,050 | $210,398 |
| 2025 | $274,390 | $245,258 |
| 2026 (projected) | $290,853 | $259,973 |
Nurse Anesthetist Salary by Experience Level in Washington
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $228,330 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $274,390 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $302,000 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $358,160 |
Nurse Anesthetist Salary in Other States
Related Nurse Anesthetist Salaries in Washington
How other high-demand occupations in Washington compare to Nurse Anesthetist ($274,390 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Nurse Anesthetist | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiologist in WA | $656,330 | +139.2% | $315.54/hr |
| Anesthesiologist in WA | $499,990 | +82.2% | $240.38/hr |
| Surgeon in WA | $479,460 | +74.7% | $230.51/hr |
| Emergency Medicine Physician in WA | $380,870 | +38.8% | $183.11/hr |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist in WA | $343,140 | +25.1% | $164.97/hr |
| Internal Medicine Physician in WA | $340,010 | +23.9% | $163.47/hr |
| Psychiatrist in WA | $304,920 | +11.1% | $146.60/hr |
| Family Medicine Physician in WA | $292,900 | +6.7% | $140.82/hr |
| Podiatrist in WA | $232,970 | -15.1% | $112.00/hr |
| Dentist in WA | $169,730 | -38.1% | $81.60/hr |
| Pediatrician in WA | $169,540 | -38.2% | $81.51/hr |
| Physician Assistant in WA | $164,360 | -40.1% | $79.02/hr |