Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Nurse Anesthetists currently employed in Southwest Maine Nonmetropolitan Area is 80.
  • Nurse Anesthetists in Southwest Maine Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $203,340 per year or $97.76 per hour.
  • The percentage of Maine Nurse Anesthetists who work in Southwest Maine Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Nurse Anesthetists who work in Southwest Maine Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for Southwest Maine Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #2 in Maine for salary and #5 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #2 in Maine for the number of nurses employed.
  • Ranks #74 in the nation for salary and #251 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #87 in the nation for the number of nurses employed.

Compared to Maine

Southwest Maine Nonmetropolitan Area Nurse Anesthetists earn an average of $203,340 or $97.76 per hour which is 2% less than the Maine average salary of $209,050.

AverageSouthwest Maine Nonmetropolitan AreaMaine% Difference
Hourly Wage$97.76$100.50-2.73%
Annual Salary$203,340$209,050-2.73%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Southwest Maine Nonmetropolitan Area Nurse Anesthetists earn an average of $203,340 or $97.76 per hour which is 0% more than the U.S. average salary of $202,470.

AverageSouthwest Maine Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$97.76$97.340.43%
Annual Salary$203,340$202,4700.43%
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 Southwest Maine Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $219,970 which compares to the Maine average annual salary of $209,050. per year.

Cost-of-living in Southwest Maine Nonmetropolitan Area is 8% less than the Maine average, which means Southwest Maine Nonmetropolitan Area residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Maine average.

  • Maine average salary is $209,050.
  • Maine cost-of-living adjusted salary is $216,005.
  • Southwest Maine Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $203,340.
  • Southwest Maine Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $219,970.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Southwest Maine Nonmetropolitan Area$203,34092.44%$219,970
Maine$209,05096.78%$216,005
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 Southwest Maine Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Nurse Anesthetists earn between $195,550 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 $164,640, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Nurse Anesthetists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year8Under $164,640
15%2 – 4 years12$164,640 – $195,550
25%5 – 9 years20$195,550 – $204,080
25%10 – 14 years20$204,080 – $0
15%15 – 20 years12$204,080 – $0
10%20+ years8Above $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 ($34,030), LPNs ($50,100), Registered Nurses ($72,150), Nursing Instructors ($73,890), and Nurse Practitioners ($114,970).

TitleAnnual Salary
Nurse Anesthetists$203,340
Nurse Practitioners$114,970
Nursing Instructors $73,890
Registered Nurses$72,150
LPNs$50,100
Nursing Assistants$34,030
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Southwest Maine Nonmetropolitan Area Nurse Anesthetists

The number of Nurse Anesthetists currently employed in Southwest Maine Nonmetropolitan Area is 80.

Nurse Anesthetists earn an average of $203,340 per year or $97.76 per hour in Southwest Maine Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Southwest Maine Nonmetropolitan Area Nurse Anesthetists earn an average of $219,970 per year or $106 per hour.

The types of nurses that are paid the highest annual salary in Southwest Maine Nonmetropolitan Area are Nurse Anesthetists($203,340), Nurse Practitioners($114,970), Nursing Instructors ($73,890).


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