How Much Does a Crna Make? Salary by State
Median annual salary (U.S.)
$236,590
CRNAs in the U.S. earn a median of $236,590 a year, or $113.75 an hour. Half of CRNAs earn more than $236,590 and half earn less. The top 10% make more than $339,500.
Pay percentiles for CRNAs
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $74.64 | $155,250 |
| 25th | $99.39 | $206,730 |
| 50th (median) | $113.75 | $236,590 |
| 75th | $141.51 | $294,350 |
| 90th | $163.22 | $339,500 |
U.S. wages, May 2025. BLS occupation: Nurse Anesthetists (SOC 29-1151). Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
Highest-paying states for CRNAs
| State | Median annual | Median hourly | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $341,210 | $164.04 | +44% |
| New York | $321,030 | $154.34 | +36% |
| Massachusetts | $295,550 | $142.09 | +25% |
| California | $292,410 | $140.58 | +24% |
| New Jersey | $291,350 | $140.07 | +23% |
| Illinois | $286,830 | $137.90 | +21% |
| Vermont | $283,060 | $136.09 | +20% |
| West Virginia | $278,530 | $133.91 | +18% |
| Montana | $277,380 | $133.36 | +17% |
| New Hampshire | $275,980 | $132.68 | +17% |
| United States | $236,590 | $113.75 | — |
Top 10 states by median annual wage, May 2025. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
How many CRNAs are there?
BLS counts about 51,840 CRNAs employed in the U.S. (May 2025, excluding the self-employed). These figures cover the BLS occupation “Nurse Anesthetists”. The most jobs are in Florida (4,600), Texas (4,060) and North Carolina (3,340).
The mean (average) annual wage is $248,320, higher than the median of $236,590.
Hourly to annual pay calculator
Per year
- Monthly
- $19,716
- Biweekly
- $9,100
- Weekly
- $4,550
- Daily (8 hours)
- $910
- Hours per year
- 2,080
BLS annual figure; hourly × 2,080 may differ slightly.
Frequently asked questions
How much do CRNAs make an hour?
The median hourly wage for CRNAs is $113.75. The middle 50% earn between $99.39 and $141.51 an hour.
Which state pays CRNAs the most?
Alaska has the highest median wage for CRNAs at $341,210, +44% vs. the U.S. median.
What is the starting salary for CRNAs?
BLS does not report pay by experience, but the lowest-paid 10% of CRNAs earn less than $155,250 a year, a common proxy for entry-level pay.