Nurse Anesthetist Salary in Texas: $249,640 (2026)
Quick Answer:Across Texas's 109 metropolitan areas, the average median nurse anesthetist pay sits at $249,640/year heading into 2026 — a figure projected from 2025 BLS OEWS wage data for SOC 29-1151. Because Texas sits at BEA RPP 96.0 (4% below the U.S. baseline), that statewide median translates to roughly $260,042 in nationally-comparable purchasing power. Highest-paying metros: New Braunfels ($281,835), San Antonio ($279,410), Houston ($275,310).
In 2026, nurse anesthetists in Texas are projected to earn an average median salary of $249,640, which is slightly above the national median of $248,893, marking a 0.3% increase. The salary range across Texas varies significantly, with New Braunfels being the highest paying city at $296,490, while Longview has the lowest at $205,613. This salary gap of $90,877 can be attributed to factors such as cost of living, local demand for anesthetists, and competition among healthcare facilities. Texas has specific licensing requirements and scope of practice laws that can impact the earnings potential of nurse anesthetists. The state is known for a growing population and a strong healthcare sector, contributing to a projected 5.20% annual growth rate in job opportunities, reflecting ongoing demand for these professionals. Additionally, major cities like San Antonio ($293,939), Houston ($289,626), The Woodlands ($286,162), and Pasadena ($285,838) are also among the top earners, indicating that metropolitan areas generally offer higher salaries compared to more rural locations. Overall, Texas presents a solid job market for nurse anesthetists with favorable earning potential and growth opportunities.
Texas Nurse Anesthetist Salary Range
Overall salary range in Texas: $131,994 (lowest entry-level) to $453,959 (highest top earner)
Texas vs National Average
Texas nurse anesthetists earn 0.30% more than the national median (+$747/year difference).
Texas Nurse Anesthetist Salary Distribution (2026)
Nurse Anesthetist salaries in Texas range from $179,423 (entry-level, 10th percentile) to $365,068 (top earners, 90th percentile), with a median of $249,640. The Texas median is $747 above the US national median of $248,893. The average hourly rate is $120.02/hr. Approximately 4,879 nurse anesthetists are employed across 109 cities.
2019 BLS Actual
$169,262
2025 BLS Actual
$237,300
2026 Current Est.
$249,640
2019–2027 Growth
+55.2%
Salary Trajectory for Nurse Anesthetists in Texas (2019–2027)
2019–2025: actual BLS OEWS data for this metro area. 2026+: CAGR 5.20% projection.
| Year | Annual Salary | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $169,262 | Actual |
| 2020 | $177,944 | Actual |
| 2021 | $168,450 | Actual |
| 2022 | $223,734 | Actual |
| 2023 | $195,952 | Actual |
| 2024 | $213,136 | Actual |
| 2025 | $237,300 | Actual |
| 2026(current) | $249,640 | Estimated |
| 2027 | $262,621 | Projected |
Based on 7 years of BLS OEWS data for the Texas metropolitan area, the median nurse anesthetist salary grew 40.2% from $169,262 (2019) to $237,300 (2025). At a 5.20% compound annual growth rate, salaries are projected to reach $262,621 by 2027 — a total increase of $93,359 (55.16%) from 2019.
Note: Historical values (2019–2025) are actual BLS OEWS figures for the Texas metropolitan area, sourced from annual Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics surveys. 2026–2026 figures are current estimates, and 2027 values are projections, calculated using a 5.20% CAGR derived from 7-year BLS historical data. Actual salaries may vary based on employer, experience, certifications, and local market conditions.
Top 5 Highest Paying Cities in Texas
Lowest Paying Cities in Texas
Best Value Cities for Nurse Anesthetists in Texas
When adjusted for local cost of living, these Texas cities offer the most purchasing power for nurse anesthetists.
| City | Nominal Salary | CoL Index | Adjusted Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio | $293,939 | 94.716 | $310,337 |
| New Braunfels | $296,490 | 96 | $308,844 |
| The Woodlands | $286,162 | 96 | $298,085 |
| Pasadena | $285,838 | 96 | $297,748 |
| Houston | $289,626 | 98.629 | $293,652 |
Adjusted salary = nominal salary × (100 / CoL index). CoL index: 100 = national average. Lower index = lower cost of living.
Salary by Experience Level in Texas
| Experience Level | Estimated Annual |
|---|---|
| Entry Level (0-2 years) | $179,423 |
| Mid Career (3-7 years) | $249,640 |
| Experienced (7+ years) | $365,068 |
Estimates based on BLS percentile data averaged across Texas metro areas. Individual pay varies by employer, certifications, and specialization.
All 109 Cities in Texas
| # | City | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Braunfels | $296,490 |
| 2 | San Antonio | $293,939 |
| 3 | Houston | $289,626 |
| 4 | The Woodlands | $286,162 |
| 5 | Pasadena | $285,838 |
| 6 | San Marcos | $263,740 |
| 7 | Round Rock | $259,534 |
| 8 | El Paso | $258,780 |
| 9 | Austin | $257,729 |
| 10 | Irving | $255,601 |
| 11 | Plano | $254,758 |
| 12 | Corpus Christi | $253,640 |
| 13 | Garland | $253,431 |
| 14 | Frisco | $252,527 |
| 15 | Amarillo | $252,446 |
| 16 | Beaumont | $252,057 |
| 17 | College Station | $251,348 |
| 18 | Wichita Falls | $250,067 |
| 19 | Killeen | $249,082 |
| 20 | McAllen | $248,530 |
| 21 | Lubbock | $247,483 |
| 22 | Conroe | $247,356 |
| 23 | Laredo | $247,242 |
| 24 | Port Arthur | $246,970 |
| 25 | Richardson | $246,895 |
| 26 | Carrollton | $246,855 |
| 27 | Grand Prairie | $246,442 |
| 28 | Tyler | $246,087 |
| 29 | Harlingen | $245,734 |
| 30 | Waco | $245,180 |
| 31 | Galveston | $244,632 |
| 32 | DeSoto | $244,459 |
| 33 | Missouri City | $244,207 |
| 34 | San Angelo | $244,136 |
| 35 | Brownsville | $243,821 |
| 36 | Abilene | $243,762 |
| 37 | Mission | $243,590 |
| 38 | Midland | $243,407 |
| 39 | Sugar Land | $243,171 |
| 40 | Allen | $243,151 |
| 41 | League City | $242,934 |
| 42 | Cedar Park | $242,826 |
| 43 | Georgetown | $242,740 |
| 44 | Baytown | $242,643 |
| 45 | Denton | $242,501 |
| 46 | Wylie | $242,469 |
| 47 | Cleburne | $242,434 |
| 48 | Mesquite | $242,402 |
| 49 | Pharr | $242,218 |
| 50 | McKinney | $242,185 |
| 51 | Pearland | $241,693 |
| 52 | Burleson | $241,527 |
| 53 | Odessa | $241,219 |
| 54 | Pflugerville | $241,214 |
| 55 | Cedar Hill | $241,110 |
| 56 | Flower Mound | $240,519 |
| 57 | Edinburg | $240,393 |
| 58 | Kyle | $240,364 |
| 59 | Del Rio | $240,087 |
| 60 | Coppell | $239,520 |
| 61 | Temple | $239,456 |
| 62 | Forney | $239,142 |
| 63 | Rowlett | $238,896 |
| 64 | The Colony | $238,536 |
| 65 | Anna | $238,441 |
| 66 | Huntsville | $238,176 |
| 67 | Mansfield | $237,428 |
| 68 | Weatherford | $237,382 |
| 69 | Euless | $237,273 |
| 70 | Weslaco | $237,117 |
| 71 | Hurst | $237,003 |
| 72 | Victoria | $236,848 |
| 73 | Grapevine | $236,714 |
| 74 | Leander | $236,656 |
| 75 | Little Elm | $236,643 |
| 76 | Lancaster | $236,435 |
| 77 | North Richland Hills | $236,269 |
| 78 | Duncanville | $236,228 |
| 79 | Copperas Cove | $235,773 |
| 80 | Friendswood | $235,735 |
| 81 | Seguin | $234,751 |
| 82 | Rockwall | $234,430 |
| 83 | Corinth | $234,185 |
| 84 | Schertz | $233,975 |
| 85 | Corsicana | $233,781 |
| 86 | San Juan | $233,616 |
| 87 | Kingsville | $233,597 |
| 88 | Prosper | $233,540 |
| 89 | Sachse | $232,953 |
| 90 | Bastrop | $232,919 |
| 91 | Socorro | $232,518 |
| 92 | Eagle Pass | $232,083 |
| 93 | Keller | $231,742 |
| 94 | Sherman | $231,723 |
| 95 | Lufkin | $231,477 |
| 96 | Haltom City | $231,458 |
| 97 | Nacogdoches | $231,458 |
| 98 | Benbrook | $231,269 |
| 99 | University Park | $231,049 |
| 100 | Dallas | $230,020 |
| 101 | Fredericksburg | $229,600 |
| 102 | Fort Worth | $228,520 |
| 103 | Stephenville | $227,967 |
| 104 | Horizon City | $226,977 |
| 105 | Murphy | $225,455 |
| 106 | Arlington | $225,373 |
| 107 | Tomball | $223,657 |
| 108 | Texarkana | $209,685 |
| 109 | Longview | $205,613 |
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Written by Alexandra Johnson, MSN, CRNA
Career Analyst
Alexandra Johnson has 10 years of experience as a nurse anesthetist. She specializes in anesthesia for orthopedic surgeries. She works in a regional medical center.
Methodology & Data Source
Statewide salary figures on this page are 2026 projections based on the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2026 release. A 5.20% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), derived from 6-year national BLS wage trends, was applied to each metro area's reported salary to estimate current 2026 nurse anesthetist compensation across Texas. State averages are employment-weighted across 109 metro areas — larger metro areas with more nurse anesthetistscontribute proportionally more to the average, producing figures that better reflect typical compensation. Individual pay varies by city, employer, certifications, and experience.
Data Sources & Methodology
Source: BLS, OEWS, 7-year dataset (–). Per-city data from annual BLS metropolitan area surveys.
2026 figures are projected from 2025 BLS data using a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.20%, derived from historical BLS wage trends for nurse anesthetists (SOC 29-1151).
Compiled and verified by Alexandra Johnson, MSN, CRNA, a licensed nurse anesthetist with 10+ years of clinical experience. · View source data at BLS.gov