Nurse Anesthetist Career

Job Description: Administer anesthesia, monitor patient's vital signs, and oversee patient recovery from anesthesia. May assist anesthesiologists, surgeons, other physicians, or dentists. Must be registered nurses who have specialized graduate education.


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Nurse Anesthetist Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$164,030

Median Hourly Wage

$78.86*

Total Employed Nationally

39,860


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2016 wage data and 2016-2026 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2016-2026). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.