The mean annual wage for nurse anesthetists in the U.S. is $189,190, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' latest occupational employment and wage statistics survey.
Here are the top-paying states for nurse anesthetists based on the survey:
1. Oregon: $236,540
2. Wisconsin: $231,520
3. Wyoming: $231,250
4. Nevada: $223,680
5. Connecticut: $217,360