Salary Report for Florida Nurse Anesthetists

  • The number of Nurse Anesthetists currently employed in Florida is 3,310.
  • Nurse Anesthetists in Florida earn an average of $170,950 per year or $82.19 per hour.
  • The percentage of U.S. Nurse Anesthetists who work in Florida is 8%.
  • Florida will need 4,770 new Nurse Anesthetists by 2030 or 310 new nurses per year.

Florida Rankings

  • Florida ranks #39 in the U.S. for Nurse Anesthetists salary and #16 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Florida ranks #2 in the U.S. for the total number of Nurse Anesthetists employed.
  • Florida ranks #1 in U.S. for the number of new Nurse Anesthetists needed by 2030.
  • Florida ranks #9 in U.S. for the percentage of new Nurse Anesthetists needed by 2030.

Compare Florida to U.S.

Florida Nurse Anesthetists earn an average of $170,950 which is 15% less than the national average salary of $202,470.

TypeFloridaU.S.% Difference
Average Hourly Wage$82.19$97.34-15.56%
Average Annual Salary$170,950$202,470-15.57%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Range by Education and Experience

In Florida, 50% of Nurse Anesthetists earn between $154,060 and $195,090 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, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced Nurse Anesthetists.

Approximately 10% of Nurse Anesthetists earn under $108,950, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Nurse Anesthetists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year331Under $108,950
15%2 – 4 years496$108,950 – $154,060
25%5 – 9 years828$154,060 – $164,860
25%10 – 14 years828$164,860 – $195,090
15%15 – 20 years496$164,860 – $0
10%20+ years331Above $0
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Nurse Anesthetists in Florida nurses earn about $169,745 per year which is more than the average U.S. nurse of $202,470.

Cost-of-living in Florida is 1% higher than the national average, which means Florida residents have an overall higher cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to other states.

  • National average salary for Nurse Anesthetists is $202,470.
  • Average Florida Nurse Anesthetists salary is $170,950.
  • Adjusted for cost-of-living, Florida Nurse Anesthetists earn an average salary of $169,745.

More cost-of-living reports for U.S. States.

Salary Compared to Related Professions

Nurse Anesthetists tend to earn more than Nursing Assistants ($29,840), LPNs ($47,860), Registered Nurses ($72,000), Nursing Instructors ($76,840), Nurse Midwives ($91,160), and Nurse Practitioners ($104,830).

TitleAnnual Salary
Nurse Anesthetists$170,950
Nurse Practitioners$104,830
Nurse Midwives$91,160
Nursing Instructors $76,840
Registered Nurses$72,000
LPNs$47,860
Nursing Assistants$29,840
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Projected Demand for Nurses in 2030

The U.S. Department of Labor projects that in Florida the three professions needing the most new nurses by 2030 are Registered Nurses (216,510), Nursing Assistants (93,160) and LPNs (46,530).

The three professions in Florida needing highest percentage new nurses by 2030 are Nurse Practitioners (70.8%), Nurse Midwives (34.3%) and Nursing Instructors (29.7%).

Title20202030ChangeYearly Openings
Registered Nurses189,120216,51014.5%13,250
Nursing Assistants85,05093,1609.5%11,560
LPNs41,78046,53011.4%3,810
Nurse Practitioners13,48023,02070.8%1,910
Nursing Instructors 4,5805,94029.7%620
Nurse Anesthetists3,8404,77024.2%310
Nurse Midwives35047034.3%30
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, 2022*

Salaries Ranked by Florida Cities

The average salary for Nurse Anesthetists in Florida is $170,950. The top cities that pay Nurse Anesthetists the most are Ocala ($206,060), North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton ($180,410) and Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach ($178,430).

When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay Nurse Anesthetists the highest average annual salary are Ocala ($222,167), Gainesville ($185,118) and Jacksonville ($183,773).

The following table shows the average yearly salary range for Nurse Anesthetists in each city, and the average yearly salary after being adjusted for cost-of-living in that state.

The difference column shows how much more or less purchasing power a Nurse Anesthetists salary will have in that area.

AreaAverage SalaryCOL AdjustedDifference
Ocala$206,060$222,167$16,107
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton$180,410$179,495$-915
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach$178,430$162,239$-16,191
Jacksonville$177,010$183,773$6,763
Gainesville$174,640$185,118$10,478
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford$170,590$172,907$2,317
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater$166,260$167,770$1,510
Panama City$163,440$170,428$6,988
Cape Coral-Fort Myers$159,800$161,430$1,630
Tallahassee$157,130$168,576$11,446
Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent$156,260$166,784$10,524
Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach$127,980$133,354$5,374
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary FAQ for Florida Nurse Anesthetists

Florida Nurse Anesthetists earn between $108,950 and $0 a year depending on their level of education, experience and skill.

There are currently 3,310 Nurse Anesthetists employed in Florida which is about 8% of the U.S. total.

Nurse Anesthetists are the highest paid nurses in Florida with an average annual wage of $170,950.

An entry level nurse makes as much as $108,950 a year in Florida

The most Nurse Anesthetists work in the Jacksonville area where 330 Nurse Anesthetists are employed.

After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Nurse Anesthetists in Florida earn 169,745 per year, while the average across the United States earns $202,470.

By 2030, Florida will need 4,770 Nurse Anesthetists. A total of 310 Nurse Anesthetists will need to enter into the Florida work forces each year.

City and Rural Summaries

Jacksonville

Average Nurse Anesthetists Salary: $177,010
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $183,773
Hourly Wage: $85.10
Currently Employed: 330
Cost-of-Living Index: 96.32
Jacksonville Salary Report

North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton

Average Nurse Anesthetists Salary: $180,410
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $179,495
Hourly Wage: $87
Currently Employed: 160
Cost-of-Living Index: 100.51
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton Salary Report

Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford

Average Nurse Anesthetists Salary: $170,590
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $172,907
Hourly Wage: $82.02
Currently Employed: 270
Cost-of-Living Index: 98.66
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford Salary Report

Tallahassee

Average Nurse Anesthetists Salary: $157,130
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $168,576
Hourly Wage: $76
Currently Employed: 100
Cost-of-Living Index: 93.21
Tallahassee Salary Report

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