CRNA Salary: How Much Do Nurse Anesthetists Make?
CRNAs are among the highest-paid nursing professionals in healthcare
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Average Salary
$203,090
per year (BLS 2024)
Salary Range
$171K - $239K+
10th to 90th percentile
Hourly Rate
$97.64/hr
median hourly
Top-Paying States for CRNAs
CRNA salaries vary significantly by state, with differences driven by cost of living, demand, and practice authority laws. Here are the highest-paying states:
New Hampshire(200 employed)
$N/ANew York(1,210 employed)
$N/AMontana(80 employed)
$N/ACalifornia(2,270 employed)
$N/AMassachusetts(610 employed)
$N/ANew Jersey(1,320 employed)
$N/AAlaska(30 employed)
$N/AMinnesota(2,570 employed)
$N/AIllinois(1,270 employed)
$N/AOregon(490 employed)
$N/ASalary by Experience Level
Entry-Level (0-2 years)$170,000 - $185,000
Mid-Career (3-7 years)$190,000 - $210,000
Experienced (8-15 years)$210,000 - $230,000
Senior (15+ years)$230,000 - $250,000+
Factors Affecting CRNA Salary
Geographic Location
Urban vs. rural, state practice laws, cost of living adjustments
Work Setting
Hospital vs. ambulatory surgery center vs. private practice
Call Requirements
Weekend, night, and on-call differentials ($2-5/hr extra)
Certifications
CCRN, specialty certifications increase earning potential
Practice Authority
Independent practice states may offer higher salaries
Employer Type
Academic medical centers, private practices, locum tenens