CRNAs earn an average salary of $205,770 to $214,200 annually according to the latest data, making them among the highest-paid nursing professionals in healthcare. Your actual earnings could range from $165,000 as a new graduate to over $280,000 in high-paying states, with specialty hospitals and outpatient centers typically offering the highest compensation […]
Illinois leads the nation with CRNA salaries averaging $281,240, followed by Massachusetts ($272,510) and Montana ($256,460)—but your best financial opportunity might actually be in a rural state with lower living costs where your high salary goes much further. Location strategy can mean the difference between living paycheck to paycheck or building serious […]
Yes, CRNAs can earn $400,000-$500,000 annually, but these salaries typically require specific conditions: locum tenens work at $250-275 per hour, independent contracting in high-demand areas, or specialized positions in critical shortage regions. While the average CRNA makes $205,770, the top 10% of earners prove that half-million-dollar incomes are achievable—if you’re strategic about […]
CRNAs are paid both ways—about 70% of hospital-employed CRNAs receive annual salaries, while outpatient centers and locum positions often pay hourly at rates from $69 to $128 per hour. Your payment structure dramatically impacts your earnings potential, with hourly positions often offering higher total compensation through overtime but less predictability than salaried […]
CRNA pay is projected to increase by 19.39% through 2027, with median salaries expected to reach $245,670—driven by physician shortages, an aging population needing more surgeries, and expanding CRNA practice autonomy. Recent data shows salaries already jumped 11.3% in 2023 alone, and with employment growing 10% through 2033, your earning potential will […]
