Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Salary
CRNAs administer anesthesia in hospital ORs, ambulatory surgery centers, and anesthesia groups. The national median wage for nurse anesthetists is $236,590 per year (BLS OEWS, Nurse Anesthetists (29-1151), median annual wage, May 2025). CRNAs are a distinct APRN role, so this guide cites their own occupation rather than the all-NP median, which does not include them.
CRNA median (BLS)
$236,590
BLS OEWS, Nurse Anesthetists (29-1151), median annual wage, May 2025
Median on NP Hiring
$132K
Median of 465 postings with disclosed pay
Reported range
$50K to $499K
Lowest to highest disclosed figure in the same postings
Source: BLS OEWS, Nurse Anesthetists (29-1151), median annual wage, May 2025. Based on 465 active postings with disclosed salary on NP Hiring, updated daily.
Openings
Where CRNAs are hiring
States with open CRNA roles
Current listings span 8 states, led by Pennsylvania (52), Texas (43) and Michigan (41).
Practice rules
Practice authority where CRNAs are hiring
Scope of practice across those states
Of the 643 open CRNA roles with a listed state, 214 are in full practice states (New York, Minnesota, Massachusetts and Iowa), 176 in reduced practice states and 253 in restricted practice states, using the AANP classification.
Listing mix
Who is hiring CRNAs, and how
Employers hiring CRNAs
706 listings nationwide come from 150 employers. AMN Healthcare has the most, with 118.
- AMN Healthcare118 listings
- Hayman Daugherty Associates70 listings
- LocumTenens.com56 listings
- Medicus Healthcare Solutions30 listings
- All Star Healthcare Solutions26 listings
- Delta Locum Tenens17 listings
- All Medical Personnel - Locum Tenens14 listings
- Britt Medical Search14 listings
How these roles are set up
1 of 706 is remote, 3 hybrid and 702 on site.
Contract is the most common arrangement (334), followed by Full-Time (244).
Pay by state
Top-Paying States for CRNAs
Medians over active postings with disclosed, non-estimated salary on NP Hiring, published only for states with at least 5 postings from 3 or more employers, none contributing more than 40% of them.
| State | Posted median | Postings | Open roles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | $272K | 6 | Browse TN |
| Massachusetts | $240K | 12 | Browse MA |
| Virginia | $201K | 32 | Browse VA |
| New Mexico | $172K | 9 | Browse NM |
| Minnesota | $159K | 21 | Browse MN |
| Alabama | $154K | 8 | Browse AL |
| Indiana | $144K | 25 | Browse IN |
| Texas | $142K | 27 | Browse TX |
Credentials
Certification & Where CRNAs Work
What CRNAs need
NBCRNA (CRNA). State licensure requirements vary, so check your state board of nursing for specifics.
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Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) salary: FAQ
How much does a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) make?
The national median wage for nurse anesthetists is $236,590 per year (BLS OEWS, Nurse Anesthetists (29-1151), median annual wage, May 2025). CRNAs are a distinct APRN role, so this guide cites their own occupation rather than the all-NP median, which does not include them. Across 465 active CRNA postings with disclosed pay on NP Hiring, the median is $132K per year (disclosed ranges span $50K to $499K).
Which states pay CRNAs the most?
Among current postings with disclosed salary on NP Hiring, the top-paying states for nurse anesthetist roles are Tennessee ($272K median across 6 postings), Massachusetts ($240K median across 12 postings), Virginia ($201K median across 32 postings).
What certification does a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) need?
NBCRNA (CRNA). State licensure requirements vary, so check your state board of nursing for specifics.
How can I increase my CRNA salary?
Compare offers across practice settings (hospital ORs, ambulatory surgery centers, anesthesia groups), consider states that grant full practice authority (27 states + DC per AANP State Practice Environment), and negotiate total compensation (base pay, bonuses, CME allowance, and loan-repayment support) rather than base salary alone.
Where are CRNA jobs open right now?
Current listings span 47 states, led by Pennsylvania (52), Texas (43) and Michigan (41).
Do CRNA roles on NP Hiring offer remote work?
1 of 706 open CRNA roles is listed as remote.
Data sources: BLS OEWS, Nurse Anesthetists (29-1151), median annual wage, May 2025, plus 465 active nurse anesthetist postings with disclosed salary on NP Hiring.