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

Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Salary in North Dakota

Median Annual in North Dakota
$244,240/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$117.42/hr
▲ 3% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in North Dakota

groups Employed in ND
250
public U.S. Median
$236,590
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$274,553 #14 of 44

Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) pay in North Dakota, explained

Nurse anesthetists in North Dakota earn a median of $244,240 per year ($117.42 per hour), which is 3% above the national median of $236,590. Entry-level workers earn around $223,490, while the most experienced nurse anesthetists reach about $287,480. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within North Dakota.

Is $244,240 good pay in North Dakota?

Adjusted for North Dakota's cost of living (which runs 89% of the U.S. average), that $244,240 is worth about $274,553 in national buying power — ranking North Dakota #14 for real pay (vs #26 on the sticker number).

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Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) pay by experience in North Dakota

Entry level (10th pct)
$223,490
$107.45/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$244,240
$117.42/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$287,480
$138.21/hr

Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs ND
North Dakota (here) $244,240 $274,553
Montana $277,380 $293,074 −$33,140
Minnesota $266,190 $269,912 −$21,950
South Dakota $263,930 $297,936 −$19,690

Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) in North Dakota: FAQ

How much do nurse anesthetists make in North Dakota?

Nurse anesthetists in North Dakota earn a median of $244,240 per year ($117.42 per hour), compared with $236,590 nationally.

Does North Dakota pay nurse anesthetists well?

At $244,240, North Dakota pays 3% above the national median for nurse anesthetists. An estimated 250 work in the state.

Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) salary in other states

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