Nurse Anaesthesiologist Salary

The average Nurse Anaesthesiologist Salary is calculated by the US Government Bureau of Labor Statistics from a variety of sources. Nurse Anaesthesiologists work in a number of settings including hospitals, clinics and schools.  The salary of Nurse Anaesthesiologists varies depending on the location and the setting.  The assumption was made that the Nurse Anaesthesiologists reflected here were working an average of 40 hours per week with a total of 2080 hours per year.  Just to set the record straight. While the term Nurse Anaesthesiologist is common and widely used the correct term is Nurse Anesthetist.  So, regardless of the term; Nurse Anaesthesiologist, Nurse Anesthetist or CRNA (Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist) this is the salary data for a nurse who provides anesthesia. 

Currently the earnings opportunities for nurse anesthetists and the best state and metropolitan areas for them to earn are similar to those of the anaesthesiologist.  The trend does seem to be that rural areas (when they can afford it) are paying premiums of 10% to 30% more than urban regions to attract healthcare providers.

Neurologist Salary: Median Hourly & Annual Data 

Hourly

The median Nurse Anaesthesiologist salary is $61.88 per hour.  The lowest 10% earn less than $57.00 per hour and those in the upper 10% earn more than $67.00 per hour.

Annually

On an annual basis  the median Nurse Anaesthesiologist salary is $128,720.  The lowest 10% earn less than $115,000 per year while the upper 10% earn more than $150,000 per year.  These salaries are calculated as a mean or average. 

Lowest and Highest Nurse Anesthesiologist or Anesthetist Salary

The lowest paid Nurse Anaesthesiologists earn less than $115,000 annually while the highest paid Nurse Anaesthesiologists earn more than $200,000 per year. 

Top 5 States

The 5 best paying states to earn a CRNA salary are Washington, Utah, Oregon, Ohio, and New York. In all five states an CRNA salary will be in excess of $150,00 to $180,000 annually.

 Top 5 Metropolitan Areas

The 5 best city or metropolitan areas to earn Nurse Anesthesiology salary are Wilmington DE/MD/NJ Metropolitan Area, Wheeling WV/OH, West Palm Beach-Boca Raton-Boynton Beach, FL Metropolitan Area, Tyler, TX, and Toledo OH, all with salaries in excess of $145,000.

Other Industries that Employ Nurse Anesthetists

The majority are employed in hospitals and clinics, A small number of CRNA's work in federal service, military healthcare systems, and universities. 

Employment Data

There are over 35,000 Nurse Anaesthesiologists working in the U.S. in a variety of settings.   

Where They Work

Of all the Nurse Anaesthesiologists employed in the United States a significant number  of them work in hospitals. Others work in doctor's offices or clinics.  Ambulatory surgical centers, local and state government and employment agencies comprise the majority of the employment opportunities for nurse anesthetists. 

Private Practice Vs Employment

The nurse anesthetist can be private practice or self-employed. A few are employed by federal or state governments.  A small number may also be found in the military. The options for employment also exist. 

Private practice v.s. employment seems to be a matter of personal choice and degree of independence desired by the individual.

Benefits

Fringe benefits will vary depending on business size and other factors. To see what a typical benefits package is worth  A typical employment benefits package is worth over $20,000 per year.