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

Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Salary in Virginia

Median Annual in Virginia
$252,110/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$121.21/hr
▲ 7% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Virginia

groups Employed in VA
700
public U.S. Median
$236,590
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$249,357 #29 of 44

Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) pay in Virginia, explained

Nurse anesthetists in Virginia earn a median of $252,110 per year ($121.21 per hour), which is 7% above the national median of $236,590. Entry-level workers earn around $174,210, while the most experienced nurse anesthetists reach about $387,020. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Virginia.

Is $252,110 good pay in Virginia?

Adjusted for Virginia's cost of living (which runs 101% of the U.S. average), that $252,110 is worth about $249,357 in national buying power — ranking Virginia #29 for real pay (vs #20 on the sticker number).

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Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) pay by experience in Virginia

Entry level (10th pct)
$174,210
$83.75/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$252,110
$121.21/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$387,020
$186.07/hr

Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs VA
Virginia (here) $252,110 $249,357
West Virginia $278,530 $311,217 −$26,420
North Carolina $224,610 $238,121 +$27,500
Maryland $223,140 $212,597 +$28,970
Kentucky $222,520 $246,808 +$29,590
Tennessee $211,450 $230,162 +$40,660

Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) in Virginia: FAQ

How much do nurse anesthetists make in Virginia?

Nurse anesthetists in Virginia earn a median of $252,110 per year ($121.21 per hour), compared with $236,590 nationally.

Does Virginia pay nurse anesthetists well?

At $252,110, Virginia pays 7% above the national median for nurse anesthetists. An estimated 700 work in the state.

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