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CRNA Career Explored – Average Salaries for This Dynamic Nursing Career

3/2/2015

 
As a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetic, you're one of the most well-trained and well-paid healthcare professionals within a hospital or medical environment. In fact, many CRNAs are paid far more than their physician counterparts. While there are many elements that go into determining the salary for these professionals, the fact of the matter is these professionals are highly trained and responsible for determining the overall success of many surgical procedures. While the following salary information is considered accurate, it's important to note that these are simply the averages. You may be paid less or more depending on the industry you work in, the geographic location of your employer and your overall experience and education level.

General National Averages

The following information from CRNA Schools Today is considered the national average for CRNAs across the board. These figures include the income for CRNAs among all industries; however, industry-specific salaries are found beneath this section:

    Average Across All Industries - $157,690 per year | $75.81 per hour
    Lower 10% of Workforce – $106,010 per year | $50.97 per hour
    Lower 25% of Workforce - $129,550 per year | $62.28 per hour
    Median Workforce Income - $151,090 per year | $72.64 per hour
    Upper 75% of Workforce - $179,270 per year | $86.19
    Upper 90% of Workforce - $187,199 per year or more | $90 per hour or more

Top Paying Industries for CRNAs

The following industries are considered to be the highest paid industries for professionals in this field based upon salary data collected by the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics:

    Dental Offices - $179,570 per year | $86.33 per hour
    Specialty Clinics (Plastic Surgeons, etc) - $174,850 per year | $84.06 per hour
    Outpatient Care Clinics - $169,770 per year | $81.62 per hour
    General Hospitals - $165,340 per year | $79.49 per hour
    Health Practitioner Offices - $158,930 per year | $76.41 per hour

Top Paying States for CRNAs


The following states are considered to be the highest paying in this industry:

    Nevada - $221,240 per year | $106.36 per hour
    Wisconsin - $200,350 per year | $96.32 per hour
    Wyoming - $197,310 per year | $94.86 per hour
    Maryland - $196,690 per year | $94.56 per hour
    District of Columbia - $187,200 per year | $90.00 per hour

States With the Highest Employment Concentrations


While the following states may not feature the highest pay, they do feature the highest concentration of CRNAs, which means it may be easier to locate a stable job within this profession:

    Texas – 3,140 Jobs | $162,090 per year
    Tennessee – 2,550 Jobs | $145,020 per year
    North Carolina – 2,430 Jobs | $158,840 per year
    Florida – 2,300 Jobs | $135,910 per year
    Ohio – 2,240 Jobs | $146,770 per year


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