Nurse Anesthetists Salary in Kentucky

Nurse anesthetists in Kentucky earn the most in Lexington (average $237,660 a year) and the least in Louisville ($234,900), across the 2 Kentucky metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the nurse anesthetists average at $229,690 and the median at $222,520 for 1,640 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $248,320.

Nurse Anesthetists average salary by city in Kentucky

Lexington$237,660
Louisville$234,900

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Lexington	$237,660	$242,700	$207,710	$160,345	93
Louisville	$234,900	$222,520	$211,800	$159,997	93

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Lexington's local income tax (2.75%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Nurse Anesthetists salary in other states

Nurse Anesthetists salary by city and state

More about pay in Kentucky

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1151.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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