verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Salary in Alaska

Median Annual in Alaska
$341,210/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$164.04/hr
▲ 44% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Alaska

groups Employed in AK
90
public U.S. Median
$236,590
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$333,346 #1 of 44

Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) pay in Alaska, explained

Nurse anesthetists in Alaska earn a median of $341,210 per year ($164.04 per hour), which is 44% above the national median of $236,590. Entry-level workers earn around $212,150, while the most experienced nurse anesthetists reach about $366,160. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Alaska.

Is $341,210 good pay in Alaska?

Adjusted for Alaska's cost of living (which runs 102% of the U.S. average), that $341,210 is worth about $333,346 in national buying power — ranking Alaska #1 for real pay (vs #1 on the sticker number).

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Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) pay by experience in Alaska

Entry level (10th pct)
$212,150
$102.00/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$341,210
$164.04/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$366,160
$176.04/hr

Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs AK
Alaska (here) $341,210 $333,346
Washington $274,390 $256,408 +$66,820

Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) in Alaska: FAQ

How much do nurse anesthetists make in Alaska?

Nurse anesthetists in Alaska earn a median of $341,210 per year ($164.04 per hour), compared with $236,590 nationally.

Does Alaska pay nurse anesthetists well?

At $341,210, Alaska pays 44% above the national median for nurse anesthetists. An estimated 90 work in the state.

Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) salary in other states

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