How much do Nurse Anesthetists make today? This page will show all the information you need about a Nurse Anesthetist CRNA salary scale – average salaries, highest-paid cities, states, and industries. For a more detailed breakdown of the figures for any particular state – you can go to the Nurse Salary by State page. Here you can get an in-depth look at Your own state figures.
Clearing up the names – a Nurse Anesthetist NA, can also be referred to as a CRNA a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist salary, a Certified Nurse Anesthetist, or a Nurse Anesthesiologist salary.
All just different ways of asking the same questions about wages!
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We also have a main Nurse Anesthetist Guide – lots of information for anyone considering becoming a CRNA and now a detailed guide for CRNA Schools and Training Programs.
Similar in ways to Nurse Practitioners – CRNAs are APRN’s Advanced Practice Registered Nurses who have taken advanced degrees – specializing in anesthesia and tested and certified by the National Boards of Certification and Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA).
The U.S. Average Nurse Anesthetist Salary is $169,450
The latest figures show that the average annual salary for a CRNA working in the United States is around $169,450 which works out to $81.47 per hour, $3,258 per week, and $14,120 per month. Nurse Anesthetist wage scales are amongst the highest paid to nurses in the US – thanks in part to the level of training they have to go through and the responsibility their duties entail.
A Registered Nurse can expect an average salary of $73,550 compared to a CRNA salary of $169,450. Check out our Nurse Salary by State page for a side-by-side look at the average nurse salary across several specialist nursing careers.
The table below shows how this compares to the national average wage.
| Hourly Wage | Weekly Wage | Monthly Salary | Annual Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nurse Anesthetist CRNA Average Salary | $81.47 | $3,258 | $14,120 | $169,450 |
| U.S. National Average Salary | $24.34 | $973 | $4,218 | $50,620 |
CRNA Salary Range
Average earnings for a Nurse Anesthetist can vary from state to state and according to experience, service, and further education. They are also employed across a variety of “industries” and sectors with a varied degree of responsibility – all have an influence on the salaries. Also, take into consideration the starting salary for a Nurse Anesthetist – using the lower payscales below gives a good guideline to follow.
The chart below gives you a good idea of the range between the 10th percentile and the 90th percentile. This is just a clever way of saying the difference between the top and bottom earners in this specialty.
Highest Paid States for a Nurse Anesthetist
Variations in wages across the states can be explained by supply and demand influences and by costs of living in the state. Usually the states with a high cost of living – housing, etc. – will have higher average wages across all nursing-related careers.
The highest-paid states for a CRNA are Montana $252,460, Wyoming $250,610, and California $217,230 – great news if you live there! Again, Nurse Anesthetists are one of the highest-paid nursing careers available.
The lowest paid are Arizona $139,500, Georgia $145,210, and Idaho $145,910.
Highest Paying Cities or Metropolitan Areas
San Francisco tops the tables for the highest CRNA salaries – Providence RI comes second in this year’s salary data. As always California metropolitan areas/cities are great for Nurse Anesthetists to earn the most.
| Metropolitan Area | Employment Numbers | Hourly Wage | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Redwood City-South San Francisco CA | 60 | $117.01 | $243,390 |
| Providence-Warwick RI | 270 | $114.44 | $238,030 |
| San Diego-Carlsbad CA | 140 | $114.40 | $237,960 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward CA | 340 | $110.92 | $230,700 |
| Oakland-Hayward-Berkeley CA | 240 | $110.72 | $230,290 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley WA | - | $109.47 | $227,700 |
| Vallejo-Fairfield CA | 120 | $107.43 | $223,460 |
| Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade CA | 130 | $104.36 | $217,070 |
| Wheeling WV | 70 | $98.68 | $205,250 |
| Akron OH | 200 | $97.97 | $203,790 |
Highest Paid Non-Metropolitan Areas for Nurse Anesthetists
| Non Metropolitan Area | Employment Numbers | Hourly Wage | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | - | $138.84 | $288,780 |
| S Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | 30 | $121.75 | $253,240 |
| Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area | 40 | $105.61 | $219,660 |
| West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | - | $104.36 | $217,070 |
| Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | - | $103.68 | $215,660 |
| NW Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | 60 | $102.27 | $212,720 |
| SE Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | 50 | $100.35 | $208,720 |
| NE Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | 60 | $97.63 | $203,080 |
| Balance of Low Peninsula Michigan nonmetro area | 40 | $95.00 | $197,600 |
| SW Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | 40 | $94.88 | $197,340 |
Number of CRNA’s Employed in the United States
The total number of Nurse Anesthetist’s employed in the U.S. stands at 42,620. This is a relatively small and specialist group of nursing professionals – but the numbers are rising. The chart below lists the top ten states by employment numbers.
Highest Paying Industries
CRNAs or Nurse anesthetists are employed across a range of industries – not only in hospitals, but in a growing number of outpatient care, community, and government environments. As healthcare needs change NA’s are providing essential services and are often sole care providers in more isolated communities due to their high level of training.
| Industry | Hourly Wage | Annual Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Outpatient Care Centers | $93.48 | $194,440 |
| Specialty hospitals - State government owned | $92.21 | $191,800 |
| Hospitals - State government owned | $92.15 | $191,670 |
| General Medical and Surgical Hospitals - State government owned | $92.14 | $191,660 |
| General Medical and Surgical Hospitals - Privately owned | $88.55 | $184,180 |
| Hospitals - Local government owned | $88.54 | $184,150 |
| General Medical and Surgical Hospitals - Local government owned | $88.54 | $184,150 |
| Local Government, including schools and hospitals | $88.52 | $184,120 |
| Hospitals - Privately owned | $88.45 | $183,970 |
| Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals | $86.02 | $178,920 |
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Nurse Anesthetist Career Outlook
Career prospects are exciting for any prospective Nurse Anesthetist with an expected growth of 31% (all career growth is estimated at 11%). According to the projections from the Bureau of Labor Statistics by 2022, there will be an increase in numbers of 13,200 – bringing the total to around 57,000 CRNA jobs.
Don’t forget to check out our pages for Registered Nurse salary, LVN or LPN salary, Nurse Practitioner salary, and general nursing careers salary information on our homepage.
