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

Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Salary in Nebraska

Median Annual in Nebraska
$246,730/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$118.62/hr
▲ 4% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Nebraska

groups Employed in NE
430
public U.S. Median
$236,590
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$273,831 #15 of 44

Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) pay in Nebraska, explained

Nurse anesthetists in Nebraska earn a median of $246,730 per year ($118.62 per hour), which is 4% above the national median of $236,590. Entry-level workers earn around $188,560, while the most experienced nurse anesthetists reach about $331,660. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Nebraska.

Is $246,730 good pay in Nebraska?

Adjusted for Nebraska's cost of living (which runs 90% of the U.S. average), that $246,730 is worth about $273,831 in national buying power — ranking Nebraska #15 for real pay (vs #24 on the sticker number).

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Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) pay by experience in Nebraska

Entry level (10th pct)
$188,560
$90.65/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$246,730
$118.62/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$331,660
$159.45/hr

Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NE
Nebraska (here) $246,730 $273,831
Iowa $273,070 $311,148 −$26,340
South Dakota $263,930 $297,936 −$17,200
Wyoming $255,250 $275,377 −$8,520
Missouri $242,630 $267,164 +$4,100
Kansas $212,090 $235,478 +$34,640

Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) in Nebraska: FAQ

How much do nurse anesthetists make in Nebraska?

Nurse anesthetists in Nebraska earn a median of $246,730 per year ($118.62 per hour), compared with $236,590 nationally.

Does Nebraska pay nurse anesthetists well?

At $246,730, Nebraska pays 4% above the national median for nurse anesthetists. An estimated 430 work in the state.

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