Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Nurse Anesthetists currently employed in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara is 180.
  • Nurse Anesthetists in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara earn an average of $224,350 per year or $107.86 per hour.
  • The percentage of California Nurse Anesthetists who work in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Nurse Anesthetists who work in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara is less than 1%.

Rankings for San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara

  • Ranks #2 in California for salary and #3 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #3 in California for the number of nurses employed.
  • Ranks #33 in the nation for salary and #5 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #42 in the nation for the number of nurses employed.

Compared to California

San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara Nurse Anesthetists earn an average of $224,350 or $107.86 per hour which is 3% less than the California average salary of $232,540.

AverageSan Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa ClaraCalifornia% Difference
Hourly Wage$107.86$111.80-3.52%
Annual Salary$224,350$232,540-3.52%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara Nurse Anesthetists earn an average of $224,350 or $107.86 per hour which is 10% more than the U.S. average salary of $202,470.

AverageSan Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa ClaraU.S.%
Hourly Wage$107.86$97.3410.81%
Annual Salary$224,350$202,47010.81%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

When adjusted for cost-of-living, Nurse Anesthetists in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara earns an average annual salary of $200,098 which compares to the California average annual salary of $232,540. per year.

Cost-of-living in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara is 12% higher than the California average, which means San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara residents have an overall higher cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to California average.

  • California average salary is $232,540.
  • California cost-of-living adjusted salary is $210,672.
  • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara average salary is $224,350.
  • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara cost-of-living adjusted salary is $200,098.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara$224,350112.12%$200,098
California$232,540110.38%$210,672
U.S.$202,470$202,470
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, 50% of Nurse Anesthetists earn between $0 and $0 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Nurse Anesthetists earn more than $0, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Nurse Anesthetists.

Approximately 10% of Nurse Anesthetists earn under $79,710, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Nurse Anesthetists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year18Under $79,710
15%2 – 4 years27$79,710 – $0
25%5 – 9 years45$0 – $0
25%10 – 14 years45$0 – $0
15%15 – 20 years27$0 – $0
10%20+ years18Above $0
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

Nurse Anesthetists tend to earn more than Nursing Assistants ($47,690), LPNs ($75,880), Registered Nurses ($155,230), Nurse Midwives ($157,570), and Nurse Practitioners ($197,870).

TitleAnnual Salary
Nurse Anesthetists$224,350
Nurse Practitioners$197,870
Nurse Midwives$157,570
Registered Nurses$155,230
LPNs$75,880
Nursing Assistants$47,690
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara Nurse Anesthetists

The number of Nurse Anesthetists currently employed in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara is 180.

Nurse Anesthetists earn an average of $224,350 per year or $107.86 per hour in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara Nurse Anesthetists earn an average of $200,098 per year or $96 per hour.

The types of nurses that are paid the highest annual salary in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara are Nurse Anesthetists($224,350), Nurse Practitioners($197,870), Nurse Midwives($157,570).


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