Career Paths From Nurse Anesthetists

Possible next moves, computed from skill overlap, O*NET occupational relatedness, preparation level, education, and pay — not a record of people who actually made these moves.

Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeonsLateral Move91.6% skill match
Nurse Anesthetists and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons share a similar Transferable Skills profile (92% match). Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 49% higher.
Current median salary
$236,590
Target median salary
$352,220
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Respiratory TherapistsLateral Move94.6% skill match
Nurse Anesthetists and Respiratory Therapists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (95% match). Respiratory Therapists sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Job Zone is lower (3 vs 5). Median salary is about 65% lower.
Current median salary
$236,590
Target median salary
$82,280
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
3
AudiologistsLateral Move95.6% skill match
Nurse Anesthetists and Audiologists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (96% match). Audiologists sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 60% lower.
Current median salary
$236,590
Target median salary
$95,780
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Surgical TechnologistsLateral Move90.7% skill match
Nurse Anesthetists and Surgical Technologists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (91% match). Surgical Technologists sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Job Zone is lower (3 vs 5). Median salary is about 73% lower.
Current median salary
$236,590
Target median salary
$64,650
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
3
Veterinary Technologists and TechniciansLateral Move93.3% skill match
Nurse Anesthetists and Veterinary Technologists and Technicians share a similar Transferable Skills profile (93% match). Veterinary Technologists and Technicians sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Job Zone is lower (3 vs 5). Median salary is about 80% lower.
Current median salary
$236,590
Target median salary
$47,380
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
3
Forensic Science TechniciansCareer Change89.6% skill match
Nurse Anesthetists and Forensic Science Technicians share a similar Transferable Skills profile (90% match). Forensic Science Technicians is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (3 vs 5). Median salary is about 70% lower.
Current median salary
$236,590
Target median salary
$72,060
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
3
Nurse PractitionersLateral Move0% skill match
Nurse Anesthetists and Nurse Practitioners share a similar Transferable Skills profile (0% match). Nurse Practitioners sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 44% lower.
Current median salary
$236,590
Target median salary
$132,300
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including HealthCareer Change91% skill match
Nurse Anesthetists and Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health share a similar Transferable Skills profile (91% match). Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (4 vs 5). Median salary is about 77% lower.
Current median salary
$236,590
Target median salary
$55,090
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
4
Fish and Game WardensCareer Change90.3% skill match
Nurse Anesthetists and Fish and Game Wardens share a similar Transferable Skills profile (90% match). Fish and Game Wardens is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (4 vs 5). Median salary is about 69% lower.
Current median salary
$236,590
Target median salary
$74,060
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
4
AnesthesiologistsLateral Move0% skill match
Nurse Anesthetists and Anesthesiologists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (0% match). Anesthesiologists sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 65% higher.
Current median salary
$236,590
Target median salary
$391,490
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
EmbalmersCareer Change90.4% skill match
Nurse Anesthetists and Embalmers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (90% match). Embalmers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (3 vs 5). Median salary is about 75% lower.
Current median salary
$236,590
Target median salary
$58,780
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
3
Career/Technical Education Teachers, PostsecondaryCareer Change92.3% skill match
Nurse Anesthetists and Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary share a similar Transferable Skills profile (92% match). Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (3 vs 5). Median salary is about 73% lower.
Current median salary
$236,590
Target median salary
$63,820
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
3
SurveyorsCareer Change90.1% skill match
Nurse Anesthetists and Surveyors share a similar Transferable Skills profile (90% match). Surveyors is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (4 vs 5). Median salary is about 68% lower.
Current median salary
$236,590
Target median salary
$75,440
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
4
Dental AssistantsCareer Change91.5% skill match
Nurse Anesthetists and Dental Assistants share a similar Transferable Skills profile (91% match). Dental Assistants is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (3 vs 5). Median salary is about 80% lower.
Current median salary
$236,590
Target median salary
$48,070
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
3
Emergency Medicine PhysiciansLateral Move0% skill match
Nurse Anesthetists and Emergency Medicine Physicians share a similar Transferable Skills profile (0% match). Emergency Medicine Physicians sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 42% higher.
Current median salary
$236,590
Target median salary
$335,550
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5

Computed from O*NET Transferable Skills, occupational relatedness and Job Zone data, plus BLS wage and projections data. Categories (Advancement / Lateral Move / Career Change) are derived algorithmically, not self-reported career histories.