Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Nurse Anesthetists currently employed in Kansas City is 710.
  • Nurse Anesthetists in Kansas City earn an average of $176,050 per year or $84.64 per hour.
  • The percentage of Missouri Nurse Anesthetists who work in Kansas City is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Nurse Anesthetists who work in Kansas City is 2%.

Rankings for Kansas City

  • Ranks #7 in Missouri for salary and #2 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #1 in Missouri for the number of nurses employed.
  • Ranks #123 in the nation for salary and #183 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #8 in the nation for the number of nurses employed.

Compared to Missouri

Kansas City Nurse Anesthetists earn an average of $176,050 or $84.64 per hour which is 8% less than the Missouri average salary of $192,320.

AverageKansas CityMissouri% Difference
Hourly Wage$84.64$92.46-8.46%
Annual Salary$176,050$192,320-8.46%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Kansas City Nurse Anesthetists earn an average of $176,050 or $84.64 per hour which is 13% less than the U.S. average salary of $202,470.

AverageKansas CityU.S.%
Hourly Wage$84.64$97.34-13.05%
Annual Salary$176,050$202,470-13.05%
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 Kansas City earns an average annual salary of $185,903 which compares to the Missouri average annual salary of $192,320. per year.

Cost-of-living in Kansas City is 5% less than the Missouri average, which means Kansas City residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Missouri average.

  • Missouri average salary is $192,320.
  • Missouri cost-of-living adjusted salary is $207,936.
  • Kansas City average salary is $176,050.
  • Kansas City cost-of-living adjusted salary is $185,903.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Kansas City$176,05094.70%$185,903
Missouri$192,32092.49%$207,936
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 Kansas City, 50% of Nurse Anesthetists earn between $154,640 and $195,610 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 $130,990, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Nurse Anesthetists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year71Under $130,990
15%2 – 4 years106$130,990 – $154,640
25%5 – 9 years178$154,640 – $167,240
25%10 – 14 years178$167,240 – $195,610
15%15 – 20 years106$167,240 – $0
10%20+ years71Above $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 ($31,960), LPNs ($49,150), Nursing Instructors ($65,110), Registered Nurses ($71,800), and Nurse Practitioners ($112,710).

TitleAnnual Salary
Nurse Anesthetists$176,050
Nurse Practitioners$112,710
Registered Nurses$71,800
Nursing Instructors $65,110
LPNs$49,150
Nursing Assistants$31,960
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Kansas City Nurse Anesthetists

The number of Nurse Anesthetists currently employed in Kansas City is 710.

Nurse Anesthetists earn an average of $176,050 per year or $84.64 per hour in Kansas City.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Kansas City Nurse Anesthetists earn an average of $185,903 per year or $89 per hour.

The types of nurses that are paid the highest annual salary in Kansas City are Nurse Anesthetists($176,050), Nurse Practitioners($112,710), Registered Nurses($71,800).


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