Nurse Anesthetist Salary in the US
$178,510
per year
per hour
$85.82
per hour
per year
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) - Average Salary & Hourly Pay
The average salary for a Nurse Anesthetist is $178,510 per year ($85.82 per hour), which is $125,020 (+234%) higher than the average salary in the US.
A CRNA can expect an average starting salary of $99,260. The highest salaries can exceed $241,700.
A CRNA can expect an average starting salary of $99,260. The highest salaries can exceed $241,700.
$99,260
Low
$178,510
Average salary
$241,700
High
$47.72
Low
$85.82
Average salary
$116.20
High
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Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Salary Range
Among Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists in the US, Pediatric Nurse Anesthetists and CRNAs working for the U.S. Army tend to have the lowest salaries, while experienced Chief Nurse Anesthetists enjoy the highest salaries.
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) - Salary Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Nurse Anesthetist | $205K/year | +15% |
| Pediatric CRNA | $159K/year | -11% |
| Army CRNA | $105K/year | -41% |
CRNA - Pay by Experience Level in the United States
An Entry Level Nurse Anesthetist with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average starting salary of $100,000 per year. A mid career CRNA with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of $172,000, while an experienced Nurse Anesthetist with 10-20 years of experience makes on average $187,000. Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists with more than 20 years of experience earn $200,000 per year on average.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Nurse Anesthetist
| Late Career | ▲ +12% |
| Experienced | ▲ +5% |
| Average Salary | $178,510/year |
| Mid Career | ▼ -4% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -44% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
59%
59%
Male
41%
41%
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The salary information presented on this page is based on all Nurse Anesthetist jobs published on Jobted in the last 12 months and on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS.gov).
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