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Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Salary in United States

Detailed compensation breakdown, percentiles, and market demand for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) in United States.

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Demand: +40% (Extreme Demand)
$218,000
/ year (Median Base Pay)
💵 Hourly Equivalent: $104.81/hr
📊 80% Range: $165,000 – $295,000
10th % Entry $165,000
25th % Junior $191,500
50th % Median $218,000
75th % Senior $256,500
90th % Top 10% $295,000
Base Annual Salary $218,000
Target Annual Bonus $26,160
Annual Stock / Equity $47,960
Total Compensation (TC) $292,120
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Verified Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Openings in United States

Top employers actively hiring near or above the $218,000/yr median benchmark.

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Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust • 📍 Bolsover, England

Urology Staff Nurse

Full-Time Mid-Senior
$27,055 – $32,934 per year
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Salary Progression by Experience Level in United States

Estimated pay progression across career stages for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Entry-Level (0 - 2 yrs)

Junior Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Recent graduates and early career entrants.

Median Pay
$165,000
Mid-Level (2 - 5 yrs)

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Autonomous execution and domain proficiency.

Median Pay
$218,000
Senior (5 - 8 yrs)

Senior Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

System architecture, mentorship, and project leadership.

Median Pay
$256,500
Lead / Principal (8+ yrs)

Staff / Principal

Strategic direction and cross-functional technical decisions.

Median Pay
$295,000

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Salary in Other US Locations

Compare regional earnings and cost-of-living adjustments

San Francisco, CA

COL Index: 179.5%
$300,840

San Jose, CA

COL Index: 174.2%
$296,480

New York, NY

COL Index: 186%
$292,120

Seattle, WA

COL Index: 148%
$279,040

Hawaii

COL Index: 179%
$279,040

Oakland, CA

COL Index: 155%
$279,040

Boston, MA

COL Index: 149%
$272,500

California

COL Index: 142%
$272,500

Role Profile & Career Requirements

CRNAs administer surgical anesthesia, oversee epidurals in labor & delivery, and monitor intraoperative vital support across hospitals and surgery clinics.

Required Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in Nurse Anesthesia + NBCRNA Board
Experience Benchmark
4-6 years
10-Year Projected Growth
+40% (Extreme Demand)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) make in United States?

The median annual salary for a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) in United States is $218,000, with entry-level professionals earning around $165,000 and top 10% senior specialists earning up to $295,000.

What is the average hourly rate for a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) in United States?

On average, a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) in United States makes approximately $104.81 per hour based on a standard 2,080-hour work year.

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