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Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Salary in Illinois

Median Annual in Illinois
$286,830/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$137.90/hr
▲ 21% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Illinois

groups Employed in IL
1,140
public U.S. Median
$236,590
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$286,951 #9 of 44

Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) pay in Illinois, explained

Nurse anesthetists in Illinois earn a median of $286,830 per year ($137.90 per hour), which is 21% above the national median of $236,590. Entry-level workers earn around $103,490, while the most experienced nurse anesthetists reach about $335,610. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Illinois.

Is $286,830 good pay in Illinois?

Adjusted for Illinois's cost of living (which runs 100% of the U.S. average), that $286,830 is worth about $286,951 in national buying power — ranking Illinois #9 for real pay (vs #6 on the sticker number).

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Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) pay by experience in Illinois

Entry level (10th pct)
$103,490
$49.75/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$286,830
$137.90/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$335,610
$161.35/hr

Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs IL
Illinois (here) $286,830 $286,951 —
Wisconsin $273,170 $290,313 +$13,660
Iowa $273,070 $311,148 +$13,760
Missouri $242,630 $267,164 +$44,200
Kentucky $222,520 $246,808 +$64,310

Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) in Illinois: FAQ

How much do nurse anesthetists make in Illinois?

Nurse anesthetists in Illinois earn a median of $286,830 per year ($137.90 per hour), compared with $236,590 nationally.

Does Illinois pay nurse anesthetists well?

At $286,830, Illinois pays 21% above the national median for nurse anesthetists. An estimated 1,140 work in the state.

Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) salary in other states

Alaska · $341,210 New York · $321,030 Massachusetts · $295,550 California · $292,410 New Jersey · $291,350 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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