Nurse Anesthetist Salary in Wisconsin
Based on 990+ workers in Wisconsin
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (WI)
$273,170
$131.33/hr
vs National Average
$245,258
+11.4% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$224K – $321K
990 employed in Wisconsin
Salary Distribution — Nurse Anesthetist in Wisconsin
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $223,690 |
| 25th percentile | $245,730 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $273,170 |
| 75th percentile | $288,540 |
| 90th percentile | $320,630 |
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 Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin vs National
| Year | Median Salary (Wisconsin) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $226,580 |
| 2023 | $237,320 |
| 2025 | $273,170 |
| 2026 (projected) | $289,560 |
The latest year is a projection based on recent wage trends — BLS has not yet released that year’s data.
| Year | Wisconsin Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $226,580 | $202,477 |
| 2023 | $237,320 | $210,398 |
| 2025 | $273,170 | $245,258 |
| 2026 (projected) | $289,560 | $259,973 |
Nurse Anesthetist Salary by Experience Level in Wisconsin
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $245,730 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $273,170 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $288,540 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $320,630 |
Nurse Anesthetist Salary in Other States
Related Nurse Anesthetist Salaries in Wisconsin
How other high-demand occupations in Wisconsin compare to Nurse Anesthetist ($273,170 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Nurse Anesthetist | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiologist in WI | $636,580 | +133.0% | $306.05/hr |
| Anesthesiologist in WI | $443,990 | +62.5% | $213.46/hr |
| Surgeon in WI | $416,000 | +52.3% | $200.00/hr |
| Radiologist in WI | $392,610 | +43.7% | $188.75/hr |
| Internal Medicine Physician in WI | $367,160 | +34.4% | $176.52/hr |
| Psychiatrist in WI | $331,070 | +21.2% | $159.17/hr |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist in WI | $304,990 | +11.6% | $146.63/hr |
| Family Medicine Physician in WI | $290,640 | +6.4% | $139.73/hr |
| Pediatrician in WI | $269,790 | -1.2% | $129.71/hr |
| Dentist in WI | $193,690 | -29.1% | $93.12/hr |
| Podiatrist in WI | $185,100 | -32.2% | $88.99/hr |
| Pharmacist in WI | $148,740 | -45.6% | $71.51/hr |