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Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Salary in Iowa

Median Annual in Iowa
$273,070/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$131.29/hr
▲ 15% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Iowa

groups Employed in IA
380
public U.S. Median
$236,590
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$311,148 #3 of 44

Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) pay in Iowa, explained

Nurse anesthetists in Iowa earn a median of $273,070 per year ($131.29 per hour), which is 15% above the national median of $236,590. Entry-level workers earn around $124,470, while the most experienced nurse anesthetists reach about $315,610. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Iowa.

Is $273,070 good pay in Iowa?

Adjusted for Iowa's cost of living (which runs 88% of the U.S. average), that $273,070 is worth about $311,148 in national buying power — ranking Iowa #3 for real pay (vs #13 on the sticker number).

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Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) pay by experience in Iowa

Entry level (10th pct)
$124,470
$59.84/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$273,070
$131.29/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$315,610
$151.74/hr

Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs IA
Iowa (here) $273,070 $311,148 —
Illinois $286,830 $286,951 −$13,760
Wisconsin $273,170 $290,313 −$100
Minnesota $266,190 $269,912 +$6,880
South Dakota $263,930 $297,936 +$9,140
Nebraska $246,730 $273,831 +$26,340
Missouri $242,630 $267,164 +$30,440

Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) in Iowa: FAQ

How much do nurse anesthetists make in Iowa?

Nurse anesthetists in Iowa earn a median of $273,070 per year ($131.29 per hour), compared with $236,590 nationally.

Does Iowa pay nurse anesthetists well?

At $273,070, Iowa pays 15% above the national median for nurse anesthetists. An estimated 380 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 Illinois · $286,830 Vermont · $283,060 West Virginia · $278,530 Montana · $277,380 New Hampshire · $275,980 Washington · $274,390 Wisconsin · $273,170

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