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2023 Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Salary

WRITTEN BY Journi Gillette
DATE

Jan 04 2023


CATEGORIES Salary

Nurse Salaries / CRNA Salary

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) are advanced practice registered nurses trained and certified to administer anesthesia before medical operations, such as surgery, emergency care, pain management, or labor and delivery. As of May 2021, the average salary for a Nurse Anesthetist in the United States is $202,470 – an effective hourly rate of $97.34.

CRNAs are also among the highest-earning categories of nurses, considering registered nurses overall earn an average salary of $82,750.

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Introduction

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) are highly skilled and specialized nurses who provide anesthesia services to patients before medical operations. As the demand for healthcare services continues to rise, CRNAs play an increasingly important role in providing quality care to patients. This article will explore the salary of a CRNA, including average salaries across the United States and factors that can affect a CRNA’s salary.

Average Salary

The average salary for a Nurse Anesthetist in the United States is $202,470 โ€“ an effective hourly rate of $97.34. This figure is significantly higher than the average salary of registered nurses overall, which is $82,750. The highest-paid CRNAs can earn up to $250,000 or more , depending on their experience and the region in which they work.

Factors Affecting Salary

Several factors can affect a CRNA’s salary, including experience, location, and type of employer. Experienced CRNAs tend to earn higher salaries than those with less experience. Additionally, salaries may vary by region due to differences in cost of living and demand for healthcare services. Finally, CRNAs who work in hospitals or other healthcare facilities may earn higher salaries than those who work in private practice.

What is a CRNA?

A Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) is an advanced practice registered nurse who has completed a master’s degree program in nurse anesthesia and passed a national certification exam. CRNAs are responsible for administering anesthesia to patients before medical operations, such as surgery, emergency care, pain management, or labor and delivery. They also provide post-operative care and monitor the patientโ€™s vitals.

Conclusion

CRNAs are among the highest-earning categories of nurses, with average salaries significantly higher than that of registered nurses overall. Salaries can vary based on experience, location, and type of employer, with experienced CRNAs earning up to $250,000 or more.

Highest-paying states for nurse anesthetists

In addition to specialty, location also plays a major factor in a nurse’s expected wages – driven by cost-of-living and the overall job market in each area.

For nurse anesthetists, Connecticut tops the list of highest-paying states with an average annual wage of $276,540. New Jersey comes in at second with an average CRNA salary of $263,850, followed by Illinois at $250,280.

Top 10 highest-paying states for nurse anesthetists
RankStateAverage CRNA SalaryLocal EstimatesState link
1Connecticut$276,540Get local estimatehttps://www.incrediblehealth.com/salaries/crna/ct
2New Jersey$263,850Get local estimatehttps://www.incrediblehealth.com/salaries/crna/nj
3Illinois$250,280Get local estimatehttps://www.incrediblehealth.com/salaries/crna/il
4West Virginia$247,650Get local estimatehttps://www.incrediblehealth.com/salaries/crna/wv
5Washington$244,730Get local estimatehttps://www.incrediblehealth.com/salaries/crna/wa
6Wisconsin$235,550Get local estimatehttps://www.incrediblehealth.com/salaries/crna/wi
7California$232,540Get local estimatehttps://www.incrediblehealth.com/salaries/crna/ca
8Nebraska$232,230Get local estimatehttps://www.incrediblehealth.com/salaries/crna/ne
9New Hampshire$227,130Get local estimatehttps://www.incrediblehealth.com/salaries/crna/nh
10Oregon$225,560Get local estimatehttps://www.incrediblehealth.com/salaries/crna/or
Top 10 highest-paying cities for nurse anesthetists
RankCityAverage CRNA SalaryLocal EstimatesCity link
1Springfield, IL$298,890Get local estimatehttps://www.incrediblehealth.com/salaries/crna/il/springfield
2Riverside, CA$283,550Get local estimatehttps://www.incrediblehealth.com/salaries/crna/ca/riverside
3Ann Arbor, MI$276,810Get local estimatehttps://www.incrediblehealth.com/salaries/crna/mi/ann-arbor
4Hartford, CT$273,060Get local estimatehttps://www.incrediblehealth.com/salaries/crna/ct/hartford
5San Antonio, TX$262,560Get local estimatehttps://www.incrediblehealth.com/salaries/crna/tx/san-antonio
6New York, NY$247,850Get local estimatehttps://www.incrediblehealth.com/salaries/crna/ny/new-york
7Charleston, WV$246,060Get local estimatehttps://www.incrediblehealth.com/salaries/crna/wv/charleston
8Seattle, WA$239,110Get local estimatehttps://www.incrediblehealth.com/salaries/crna/wa/seattle
9Washington, DC$237,860Get local estimatehttps://www.incrediblehealth.com/salaries/crna/dc/washington
10Trenton, NJ$237,410Get local estimatehttps://www.incrediblehealth.com/salaries/crna/nj/trenton
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Alabama
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New Hampshire
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Wisconsin
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Cities

Albuquerque, NM
Atlanta, GA
Baltimore, MD
Birmingham, AL
Boise City, ID
Boston, MA
Carmel, IN
Charleston, SC
Cheektowaga, NY

Chicago, IL
Columbus, OH
Dallas, TX
Dearborn, MI
Denver, CO
Des Moines, IA
Detroit, MI
Houston, TX
Indianapolis, IN
Jackson, MS

Jacksonville, FL
Little Rock, AR
Los Angeles, CA
Louisville, KY
Miami, FL
Milwaukee, WI
Minneapolis, MN
Nashville, TN
New Orleans, LA

Newark, NJ
Norfolk, VA
Omaha, NE
Panama City, FL
Pensacola, FL
Philadelphia, PA
Phoenix, AZ
Portland, ME
Portland, OR
Providence, RI

San Jose, CA
Sarasota, FL
Scottsdale, AZ
Sioux Falls, SD
St. Louis, MO
St. Paul, MO
Tampa, FL
Virginia Beach, VA
Wichita, KS
Wilmington, DE

Nurse anesthetist salary vs other types of nurses

Nurse anesthetists are among the highest-paid healthcare professions, and the career is projected to grow in demand by 17.5% over the next few years. However, it can take many years to become certified as a nurse anesthetist, and the role itself may not be a fit for everyone. Luckily, many other types of nurses can also earn a very good living in the United States. Below are the average nationwide salaries, according to the BLS, for 5 different nursing categories.

CategoryAverage SalaryProfession link# Employed
Nurse Anesthetists$202,470https://www.incrediblehealth.com/blog/nurse-anesthetists-salary/43,950
Nurse Practitioners$118,040https://www.incrediblehealth.com/blog/nurse-practitioner-salary/234,690
Nurse Midwives$114,210https://www.incrediblehealth.com/blog/nurse-midwife-salary/7,750
Registered Nurses$82,750https://www.incrediblehealth.com/blog/the-highest-paying-states-for-nurses/3,047,530
Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurses$51,850https://www.incrediblehealth.com/blog/lvn-vs-rn-salary/641,240

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Written by Journi Gillette

Journi is dedicated to helping businesses amplify their voice and place within their markets, and has years of experience providing value to intended audiences through content writing.

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