Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Nurse Anesthetists currently employed in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell is 220.
  • Nurse Anesthetists in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell earn an average of $170,870 per year or $82.15 per hour.
  • The percentage of Georgia Nurse Anesthetists who work in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell is 100%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Nurse Anesthetists who work in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell is 1%.

Rankings for Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell

  • Ranks #1 in Georgia for salary and #1 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #1 in Georgia for the number of nurses employed.
  • Ranks #134 in the nation for salary and #103 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #35 in the nation for the number of nurses employed.

Compared to Georgia

Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell Nurse Anesthetists earn an average of $170,870 or $82.15 per hour which is 3% less than the Georgia average salary of $177,960.

AverageAtlanta-Sandy Springs-RoswellGeorgia% Difference
Hourly Wage$82.15$85.56-3.99%
Annual Salary$170,870$177,960-3.98%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell Nurse Anesthetists earn an average of $170,870 or $82.15 per hour which is 15% less than the U.S. average salary of $202,470.

AverageAtlanta-Sandy Springs-RoswellU.S.%
Hourly Wage$82.15$97.34-15.61%
Annual Salary$170,870$202,470-15.61%
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 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell earns an average annual salary of $174,073 which compares to the Georgia average annual salary of $177,960. per year.

Cost-of-living in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell is 2% less than the Georgia average, which means Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Georgia average.

  • Georgia average salary is $177,960.
  • Georgia cost-of-living adjusted salary is $188,238.
  • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell average salary is $170,870.
  • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell cost-of-living adjusted salary is $174,073.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell$170,87098.16%$174,073
Georgia$177,96094.54%$188,238
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 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, 50% of Nurse Anesthetists earn between $166,060 and $195,550 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Nurse Anesthetists earn more than $195,550, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Nurse Anesthetists.

Approximately 10% of Nurse Anesthetists earn under $115,200, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Nurse Anesthetists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year22Under $115,200
15%2 – 4 years33$115,200 – $166,060
25%5 – 9 years55$166,060 – $167,390
25%10 – 14 years55$167,390 – $195,550
15%15 – 20 years33$167,390 – $195,550
10%20+ years22Above $195,550
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 ($33,540), LPNs ($51,610), Nursing Instructors ($61,480), Registered Nurses ($80,760), Nurse Practitioners ($113,410), and Nurse Midwives ($114,330).

TitleAnnual Salary
Nurse Anesthetists$170,870
Nurse Midwives$114,330
Nurse Practitioners$113,410
Registered Nurses$80,760
Nursing Instructors $61,480
LPNs$51,610
Nursing Assistants$33,540
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell Nurse Anesthetists

The number of Nurse Anesthetists currently employed in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell is 220.

Nurse Anesthetists earn an average of $170,870 per year or $82.15 per hour in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell Nurse Anesthetists earn an average of $174,073 per year or $84 per hour.

The types of nurses that are paid the highest annual salary in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell are Nurse Anesthetists($170,870), Nurse Midwives($114,330), Nurse Practitioners($113,410).


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