How much does a CRNA make? CRNA salary and hourly pay
A CRNA in the US earns a median of $236,590 a year, about $113.75 an hour. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $155,250 and the top 10% earn over $339,500. Pay depends heavily on the state: the top-paying state, Alaska, has a median of $341,210.
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How much does a CRNA make an hour?
The median CRNA earns $113.75 an hour. Hourly pay ranges from about $74.64 for the lowest-paid 10% to $163.22 for the highest-paid 10%.
| Pay level | Per year | Per hour |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level (bottom 10%) | $155,250 | $74.64 |
| Lower 25% | $206,730 | $99.39 |
| Median (typical) | $236,590 | $113.75 |
| Upper 25% | $294,350 | $141.51 |
| Top 10% | $339,500 | $163.22 |
CRNA salary by state
Median annual pay for CRNAs in every state, from BLS May 2025 data.
| State | Median per year | ≈ Per hour |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $190,300 | $91.49 |
| Alaska | $341,210 | $164.04 |
| Arizona | $248,660 | $119.55 |
| Arkansas | $224,280 | $107.83 |
| California | $292,410 | $140.58 |
| Colorado | Not published | – |
| Connecticut | $236,960 | $113.92 |
| Delaware | Not published | – |
| District of Columbia | Not published | – |
| Florida | $210,570 | $101.24 |
| Georgia | $224,630 | $108.00 |
| Hawaii | Not published | – |
| Idaho | $263,130 | $126.50 |
| Illinois | $286,830 | $137.90 |
| Indiana | Not published | – |
| Iowa | $273,070 | $131.28 |
| Kansas | $212,090 | $101.97 |
| Kentucky | $222,520 | $106.98 |
| Louisiana | $222,130 | $106.79 |
| Maine | $247,470 | $118.98 |
| Maryland | $223,140 | $107.28 |
| Massachusetts | $295,550 | $142.09 |
| Michigan | $247,010 | $118.75 |
| Minnesota | $266,190 | $127.98 |
| Mississippi | $198,410 | $95.39 |
| Missouri | $242,630 | $116.65 |
| Montana | $277,380 | $133.36 |
| Nebraska | $246,730 | $118.62 |
| Nevada | Not published | – |
| New Hampshire | $275,980 | $132.68 |
| New Jersey | $291,350 | $140.07 |
| New Mexico | $129,370 | $62.20 |
| New York | $321,030 | $154.34 |
| North Carolina | $224,610 | $107.99 |
| North Dakota | $244,240 | $117.42 |
| Ohio | $231,810 | $111.45 |
| Oklahoma | $156,830 | $75.40 |
| Oregon | $272,330 | $130.93 |
| Pennsylvania | $221,530 | $106.50 |
| Rhode Island | Not published | – |
| South Carolina | $265,480 | $127.63 |
| South Dakota | $263,930 | $126.89 |
| Tennessee | $211,450 | $101.66 |
| Texas | $244,990 | $117.78 |
| Utah | $126,600 | $60.87 |
| Vermont | $283,060 | $136.09 |
| Virginia | $252,110 | $121.21 |
| Washington | $274,390 | $131.92 |
| West Virginia | $278,530 | $133.91 |
| Wisconsin | $273,170 | $131.33 |
| Wyoming | $255,250 | $122.72 |
Highest-paying states for CRNAs
- Alaska: $341,210 median
- New York: $321,030 median
- Massachusetts: $295,550 median
- California: $292,410 median
- New Jersey: $291,350 median
The lowest medians are in Utah ($126,600), New Mexico ($129,370), Oklahoma ($156,830), Alabama ($190,300), Mississippi ($198,410). The most CRNA jobs are in Florida (4,600 jobs), Texas (4,060 jobs), North Carolina (3,340 jobs), Pennsylvania (2,500 jobs), New York (2,450 jobs).
How much does a CRNA make a month?
At the median salary of $236,590, a CRNA earns about $19,716 a month, $9,100 every two weeks or $4,550 a week, before taxes.
Entry-level vs. experienced CRNA pay
New CRNAs typically start near the bottom of the range: the lowest-paid 10% earn under $155,250 a year and the lowest 25% under $206,730. The top 25% earn over $294,350 and the top 10% over $339,500. BLS does not break pay down by years of experience; these percentiles are the closest official measure.
CRNA salary vs. similar jobs
| Job | Median per year |
|---|---|
| CRNA | $236,590 |
| Registered nurse | $97,550 |
| Nurse practitioner | $132,300 |
| LPN | $64,400 |
| CNA | $42,260 |
Common questions
How much does a CRNA make?
The US median is $236,590 a year ($113.75 an hour), based on BLS May 2025 data.
How much does a CRNA make an hour?
The median is about $113.75 an hour. The bottom 10% earn about $74.64 and the top 10% about $163.22 an hour.
Which state pays CRNAs the most?
Alaska has the highest median at $341,210, followed by New York ($321,030) and Massachusetts ($295,550).
How much does a CRNA make a month?
At the US median of $236,590 a year, about $19,716 a month or $9,100 every two weeks, before taxes.
How much does an entry-level CRNA make?
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $155,250 a year and the lowest 25% under $206,730, the closest official measure of starting pay.
How much do the top 10% of CRNAs make?
The top 10% earn over $339,500 a year; the top 25% earn over $294,350.
How much does a CRNA make in California, Texas, Florida and New York?
Median annual pay is $292,410 in California, $244,990 in Texas, $210,570 in Florida, $321,030 in New York, per BLS May 2025 data.
Last reviewed October 31, 2026. All figures are from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 survey (occupation code 29-1151, “Nurse Anesthetists”), the most recent official release; “median” means half earn more and half earn less. Figures are gross pay before taxes and benefits. See the BLS OEWS tables and the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook. This page is general information, not career or financial advice.