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Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Salary in California

Median Annual in California
$292,410/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$140.58/hr
▲ 24% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in California

groups Employed in CA
2,230
public U.S. Median
$236,590
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$264,099 #20 of 44

Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) pay in California, explained

Nurse anesthetists in California earn a median of $292,410 per year ($140.58 per hour), which is 24% above the national median of $236,590. Entry-level workers earn around $200,530, while the most experienced nurse anesthetists reach about $335,550. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within California.

Is $292,410 good pay in California?

Adjusted for California's cost of living (which runs 111% of the U.S. average), that $292,410 is worth about $264,099 in national buying power — ranking California #20 for real pay (vs #4 on the sticker number).

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Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) pay by experience in California

Entry level (10th pct)
$200,530
$96.41/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$292,410
$140.58/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$335,550
$161.32/hr

Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs CA
California (here) $292,410 $264,099 —
Oregon $272,330 $263,475 +$20,080
Arizona $248,660 $246,988 +$43,750

Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) in California: FAQ

How much do nurse anesthetists make in California?

Nurse anesthetists in California earn a median of $292,410 per year ($140.58 per hour), compared with $236,590 nationally.

Does California pay nurse anesthetists well?

At $292,410, California pays 24% above the national median for nurse anesthetists. An estimated 2,230 work in the state.

Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) salary in other states

Alaska · $341,210 New York · $321,030 Massachusetts · $295,550 New Jersey · $291,350 Illinois · $286,830 Vermont · $283,060 West Virginia · $278,530 Montana · $277,380 New Hampshire · $275,980 Washington · $274,390 Wisconsin · $273,170 Iowa · $273,070

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