Summary
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Quick Facts: Nurse Anesthetists, Nurse Midwives, and Nurse Practitioners | |
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$132,050 per year
$63.48 per hour |
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Master's degree | |
None | |
None | |
382,700 | |
35% (Much faster than average) | |
134,000 |
What Nurse Anesthetists, Nurse Midwives, and Nurse Practitioners Do
Nurse anesthetists, nurse midwives, and nurse practitioners coordinate patient care and may provide primary and specialty healthcare.
Work Environment
Nurse anesthetists, nurse midwives, and nurse practitioners work in a variety of healthcare settings, including hospitals, physicians' offices, and clinics. Most advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) work full time.
How to Become a Nurse Anesthetist, Nurse Midwife, or Nurse Practitioner
Nurse anesthetists, nurse midwives, and nurse practitioners must earn at least a master’s degree in one of the APRN roles. They must also be licensed in their state and pass a national certification exam.
Pay
The median annual wage for nurse anesthetists, nurse midwives, and nurse practitioners was $132,050 in May 2024.
Job Outlook
Overall employment of nurse anesthetists, nurse midwives, and nurse practitioners is projected to grow 35 percent from 2024 to 2034, much faster than the average for all occupations.
About 32,700 openings for nurse anesthetists, nurse midwives, and nurse practitioners are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.
State & Area Data
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