CRNA Salary
Bureau of Labor Statistics title: Nurse Anesthetists
The median crna salary in the United States is $236,590 per year ($113.75/hour). Salaries range from $155,250 at the entry level to $339,500+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 51,840 crna jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 8.6% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Also known asCRNANurse Anesthetist
Median Salary
$236,590
per year
Hourly Rate
$113.75
per hour
Employment
51,840
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$155,250
25th percentile
$206,730
Median
$236,590
75th percentile
$294,350
90th percentile
$339,500
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+8.6%
Faster than average
Annual Openings
2,700
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
Master's degree
CRNA Salary by State
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$127K$341K■ No data
Top Paying States
Alaska
$341K
+44%
New York
$321K
+36%
Massachusetts
$296K
+25%
California
$292K
+24%
New Jersey
$291K
+23%
Illinois
$287K
+21%
Vermont
$283K
+20%
West Virginia
$279K
+18%
Montana
$277K
+17%
New Hampshire
$276K
+17%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $341,210 | +44.2% |
| New York | $321,030 | +35.7% |
| Massachusetts | $295,550 | +24.9% |
| California | $292,410 | +23.6% |
| New Jersey | $291,350 | +23.1% |
| Illinois | $286,830 | +21.2% |
| Vermont | $283,060 | +19.6% |
| West Virginia | $278,530 | +17.7% |
| Montana | $277,380 | +17.2% |
| New Hampshire | $275,980 | +16.6% |
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CRNA Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville, FL | $416,000 | +75.8% |
| Springfield, MA | $357,740 | +51.2% |
| Fayetteville, NC | $331,760 | +40.2% |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $321,030 | +35.7% |
| Peoria, IL | $310,930 | +31.4% |
| Columbia, MO | $310,170 | +31.1% |
| Hammond, LA | $304,640 | +28.8% |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $298,910 | +26.3% |
| Idaho Falls, ID | $298,560 | +26.2% |
| Greensboro-High Point, NC | $297,560 | +25.8% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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