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

Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Salary in Texas

Median Annual in Texas
$244,990/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$117.78/hr
▲ 4% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Texas

groups Employed in TX
4,060
public U.S. Median
$236,590
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$252,419 #26 of 44

Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) pay in Texas, explained

Nurse anesthetists in Texas earn a median of $244,990 per year ($117.78 per hour), which is 4% above the national median of $236,590. Entry-level workers earn around $169,350, while the most experienced nurse anesthetists reach about $340,950. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Texas.

Is $244,990 good pay in Texas?

Adjusted for Texas's cost of living (which runs 97% of the U.S. average), that $244,990 is worth about $252,419 in national buying power — ranking Texas #26 for real pay (vs #25 on the sticker number).

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Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) pay by experience in Texas

Entry level (10th pct)
$169,350
$81.42/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$244,990
$117.78/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$340,950
$163.92/hr

Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs TX
Texas (here) $244,990 $252,419
Arkansas $224,280 $257,980 +$20,710
Louisiana $222,130 $251,828 +$22,860
Oklahoma $156,830 $178,534 +$88,160
New Mexico $129,370 $140,296 +$115,620

Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) in Texas: FAQ

How much do nurse anesthetists make in Texas?

Nurse anesthetists in Texas earn a median of $244,990 per year ($117.78 per hour), compared with $236,590 nationally.

Does Texas pay nurse anesthetists well?

At $244,990, Texas pays 4% above the national median for nurse anesthetists. An estimated 4,060 work in the state.

Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) salary in other states

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