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

Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Salary in New Jersey

Median Annual in New Jersey
$291,350/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$140.07/hr
▲ 23% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in New Jersey

groups Employed in NJ
public U.S. Median
$236,590
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$267,773 #17 of 44

Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) pay in New Jersey, explained

Nurse anesthetists in New Jersey earn a median of $291,350 per year ($140.07 per hour), which is 23% above the national median of $236,590. Entry-level workers earn around $229,130, while the most experienced nurse anesthetists reach about $370,880. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within New Jersey.

Is $291,350 good pay in New Jersey?

Adjusted for New Jersey's cost of living (which runs 109% of the U.S. average), that $291,350 is worth about $267,773 in national buying power — ranking New Jersey #17 for real pay (vs #5 on the sticker number).

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Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) pay by experience in New Jersey

Entry level (10th pct)
$229,130
$110.16/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$291,350
$140.07/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$370,880
$178.31/hr

Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NJ
New Jersey (here) $291,350 $267,773
New York $321,030 $297,468 −$29,680
Pennsylvania $221,530 $227,043 +$69,820

Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) in New Jersey: FAQ

How much do nurse anesthetists make in New Jersey?

Nurse anesthetists in New Jersey earn a median of $291,350 per year ($140.07 per hour), compared with $236,590 nationally.

Does New Jersey pay nurse anesthetists well?

At $291,350, New Jersey pays 23% above the national median for nurse anesthetists.

Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) salary in other states

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