Nurse anesthetist earnings by seniority

90th percentile

Top-level nurse anesthetist earnings begin at:

$153.91 per hour

$320,140 per year

75th percentile

Senior-level nurse anesthetist earnings begin at:

$148.65 per hour

$309,200 per year

50th percentile

Mid-level nurse anesthetist earnings begin at:

$132.68 per hour

$275,980 per year

25th percentile

Junior-level nurse anesthetist earnings begin at:

$124.72 per hour

$259,420 per year

10th percentile

Starting level nurse anesthetist earnings begin at:

$111.33 per hour

$231,560 per year

Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.

Nurse anesthetist salary by state

State Name Average Salary
Puerto Rico $57,280
Alaska $341,210
New York $321,030
Massachusetts $295,550
California $292,410
New Jersey $291,350
Illinois $286,830
Vermont $283,060
West Virginia $278,530
Montana $277,380
New Hampshire $275,980
Washington $274,390
Wisconsin $273,170
Iowa $273,070
Oregon $272,330
Minnesota $266,190
South Carolina $265,480
South Dakota $263,930
Idaho $263,130
Wyoming $255,250
Virginia $252,110
Arizona $248,660
Maine $247,470
Michigan $247,010
Nebraska $246,730
Texas $244,990
North Dakota $244,240
Missouri $242,630
Connecticut $236,960
Ohio $231,810
Georgia $224,630
North Carolina $224,610
Arkansas $224,280
Maryland $223,140
Kentucky $222,520
Louisiana $222,130
Pennsylvania $221,530
Kansas $212,090
Tennessee $211,450
Florida $210,570
Mississippi $198,410
Alabama $190,300
Hawaii $189,030
Colorado $175,710
Delaware $169,140
District of Columbia $161,650
Oklahoma $156,830
Nevada $155,790
Indiana $153,350
New Mexico $129,370
Utah $126,600

How much does a Nurse Anesthetist earn?

According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, there is a considerable and huge requirement for CRNAs all over the country. This is majorly because of the boost in the demand of health care services by people of all age groups, the accessibility of care to the masses, and the technological advancements and growth.

Anesthesia care is among the most lucrative nursing specialties. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics 2016-17 Occupational Outlook Handbook, the median national annual salary for CRNAs is $153,780.

Actual salaries may vary greatly based on a variety of factors. Nurse anesthetists work in a variety of settings, from hospitals to pain clinics, and each type of employer pays a different salary. RNs, which includes CRNAs, in hospitals tend to make higher nurse anesthetist salaries than those who work in nursing homes.

The more nursing education an individual has received, the more they increase their nursing salary potential. Nurse anesthetists, who must hold a master's degree and specialized certification to practice, earn some of the highest nursing salaries of any practice area. And as one might expect, a nurse anesthetist's salary goes up as they gain more years of experience as a practicing registered nurse.

The top paying states for nurse anesthetists are:
Nevada - $221,240
Wisconsin - $200,350
Wyoming - $197,310
Maryland - $196,690
District of Columbia - $187,200

How do nurse anesthetist salaries compare to similar careers?

Nurse anesthetists earn 85% more than similar careers in New Hampshire.

Career Median Salary
Health services manager salary $130K
Physician assistant salary $151K
Anesthesiologist assistant salary $151K
Optometrist salary $126K

Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)