Nurse Anesthetists
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.
How to read this profile
BLS projects U.S. employment for Nurse Anesthetists to increase by 9.7% between 2024 and 2034, from 54,500 to 59,800 jobs. Its estimate of 2,400 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($236,590), education (Master's degree), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
54,500
Projected employment (2034)
59,800
Projected change (2024–2034)
10%
Annual openings (projected average)
2,400
Pay & Preparation
$236,590
Master's degree
None
None
Essential Skills
Reading Comprehension (4.12/5) • Critical Thinking (4.12/5) • Active Learning (4/5) • Monitoring (4/5) • Active Listening (4/5) • Speaking (4/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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