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Nurse anesthetists, nurse midwives, and nurse practitioners

Salary, job outlook, AI risk & career information

Median Salary

$132,050

~$63/hr · ~$11,004/mo

US Jobs

383K

Much faster than average

AI & Automation Risk

5/10

Moderate

AI & Automation Risk

Moderate 5/10

This occupation involves a significant amount of high-level knowledge work, such as diagnosing conditions and analyzing test results, which is highly susceptible to AI assistance. However, the core of the job requires physical presence for exams, procedures (like delivering babies or administering anesthesia), and complex interpersonal communication that provides a strong buffer against full automation.

Salary by City — What You Actually Take Home

Real purchasing power = salary adjusted for cost of living. Higher = more money in your pocket.

City	Local Salary	Cost of Living	Real Purchasing Power
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CABEST VALUE	$225,730	Above avg (113.1)	$199,657
Napa, CA	$216,380	Above avg (111.8)	$193,497
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$220,330	Above avg (117.6)	$187,434
El Centro, CA	$166,090	Average (100.2)	$165,840
Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV	$159,930	Average (98.3)	$162,719
Bakersfield-Delano, CA	$165,460	Average (102.4)	$161,599
Hanford-Corcoran, CA	$158,400	Average (98.6)	$160,688
Modesto, CA	$164,790	Above avg (105.1)	$156,753
Vallejo, CA	$169,990	Above avg (109.4)	$155,442
Fresno, CA	$161,550	Above avg (104.0)	$155,331
Visalia, CA	$156,740	Average (101.5)	$154,454
Mankato, MN	$135,190	Below avg (87.6)	$154,244
Merced, CA	$153,100	Average (99.6)	$153,687
Santa Fe, NM	$144,400	Below avg (94.1)	$153,513
Yuba City, CA	$158,280	Above avg (103.8)	$152,518