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

Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Salary in Minnesota

Median Annual in Minnesota
$266,190/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$127.98/hr
▲ 13% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Minnesota

groups Employed in MN
2,130
public U.S. Median
$236,590
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$269,912 #16 of 44

Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) pay in Minnesota, explained

Nurse anesthetists in Minnesota earn a median of $266,190 per year ($127.98 per hour), which is 13% above the national median of $236,590. Entry-level workers earn around $221,970, while the most experienced nurse anesthetists reach about $292,200. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Minnesota.

Is $266,190 good pay in Minnesota?

Adjusted for Minnesota's cost of living (which runs 99% of the U.S. average), that $266,190 is worth about $269,912 in national buying power — ranking Minnesota #16 for real pay (vs #15 on the sticker number).

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Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) pay by experience in Minnesota

Entry level (10th pct)
$221,970
$106.72/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$266,190
$127.98/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$292,200
$140.48/hr

Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MN
Minnesota (here) $266,190 $269,912
Wisconsin $273,170 $290,313 −$6,980
Iowa $273,070 $311,148 −$6,880
South Dakota $263,930 $297,936 +$2,260
North Dakota $244,240 $274,553 +$21,950

Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) in Minnesota: FAQ

How much do nurse anesthetists make in Minnesota?

Nurse anesthetists in Minnesota earn a median of $266,190 per year ($127.98 per hour), compared with $236,590 nationally.

Does Minnesota pay nurse anesthetists well?

At $266,190, Minnesota pays 13% above the national median for nurse anesthetists. An estimated 2,130 work in the state.

Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) salary in other states

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