There are currently an estimated 53,800 nurse anesthetists in the United States. The nurse anesthetist job market is expected to grow by 8.6% between 2024 and 2034.
How employable are nurse anesthetists?
CareerExplorer rates nurse anesthetists with a C employability rating, meaning this career should provide moderate employment opportunities for the foreseeable future. Over the next 10 years, it is expected the US will need 4,700 nurse anesthetists.
What’s the supply of nurse anesthetists?
The nurse anesthetist industry is concentrated in Florida, Texas, North Carolina
Nurse Anesthetist job market by state
| State Name | Employed Nurse Anesthetists |
|---|---|
| Florida | 4,600 |
| Texas | 4,060 |
| North Carolina | 3,340 |
| Pennsylvania | 2,500 |
| New York | 2,450 |
| Ohio | 2,300 |
| Michigan | 2,300 |
| California | 2,230 |
| Minnesota | 2,130 |
| Alabama | 1,810 |
| Tennessee | 1,690 |
| Kentucky | 1,640 |
| Missouri | 1,550 |
| Georgia | 1,170 |
| Illinois | 1,140 |
| South Carolina | 1,010 |
| Oklahoma | 990 |
| Wisconsin | 990 |
| Kansas | 910 |
| Louisiana | 900 |
| Maryland | 840 |
| Colorado | 800 |
| Washington | 760 |
| West Virginia | 740 |
| Virginia | 700 |
| Indiana | 600 |
| Massachusetts | 500 |
| New Hampshire | 490 |
| Connecticut | 480 |
| Mississippi | 480 |
| Nebraska | 430 |
| South Dakota | 400 |
| Maine | 380 |
| Iowa | 380 |
| Oregon | 370 |
| Arizona | 310 |
| North Dakota | 250 |
| Rhode Island | 120 |
| Alaska | 90 |
| Wyoming | 80 |
| Vermont | 40 |