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Choose any two of the 830 occupations in the May 2025 survey. The comparison updates in your browser and the address can be shared.

Side by side · May 2025Src BLS-OEWS, BLS-EP
Pay and outlook for two occupations
MeasureNurse AnesthetistsAnesthesiologists
Median / yr$236,590$391,490
Median / hr$113.75$188.22
Bottom 10% earn under$155,250$101,460
Top 10% earn over$339,500$557,130
Rank by median205
Jobs51,84038,760
Typical entry educationMaster'sDoctoral/prof.
Projected growth 2025–35+9.7%+3.6%

The median for anesthesiologists is $154,900 higher than for nurse anesthetists.

Wages are employer-reported straight-time pay for employees in May 2025; they exclude the self-employed, overtime and non-production bonuses. Methodology.