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Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Salary in Kentucky

Median Annual in Kentucky
$222,520/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$106.98/hr
▼ 6% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Kentucky

groups Employed in KY
1,640
public U.S. Median
$236,590
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$246,808 #31 of 44

Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) pay in Kentucky, explained

Nurse anesthetists in Kentucky earn a median of $222,520 per year ($106.98 per hour), which is 6% below the national median of $236,590. Entry-level workers earn around $189,630, while the most experienced nurse anesthetists reach about $289,230. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Kentucky.

Is $222,520 good pay in Kentucky?

Adjusted for Kentucky's cost of living (which runs 90% of the U.S. average), that $222,520 is worth about $246,808 in national buying power — ranking Kentucky #31 for real pay (vs #34 on the sticker number).

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Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) pay by experience in Kentucky

Entry level (10th pct)
$189,630
$91.17/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$222,520
$106.98/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$289,230
$139.05/hr

Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs KY
Kentucky (here) $222,520 $246,808 —
Illinois $286,830 $286,951 −$64,310
West Virginia $278,530 $311,217 −$56,010
Virginia $252,110 $249,357 −$29,590
Missouri $242,630 $267,164 −$20,110
Ohio $231,810 $249,865 −$9,290
Tennessee $211,450 $230,162 +$11,070

Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) in Kentucky: FAQ

How much do nurse anesthetists make in Kentucky?

Nurse anesthetists in Kentucky earn a median of $222,520 per year ($106.98 per hour), compared with $236,590 nationally.

Does Kentucky pay nurse anesthetists well?

At $222,520, Kentucky pays 6% below the national median for nurse anesthetists. An estimated 1,640 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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