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

Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Salary in Washington

Median Annual in Washington
$274,390/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$131.92/hr
▲ 16% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Washington

groups Employed in WA
760
public U.S. Median
$236,590
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$256,408 #24 of 44

Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) pay in Washington, explained

Nurse anesthetists in Washington earn a median of $274,390 per year ($131.92 per hour), which is 16% above the national median of $236,590. Entry-level workers earn around $218,640, while the most experienced nurse anesthetists reach about $358,160. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Washington.

Is $274,390 good pay in Washington?

Adjusted for Washington's cost of living (which runs 107% of the U.S. average), that $274,390 is worth about $256,408 in national buying power — ranking Washington #24 for real pay (vs #11 on the sticker number).

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Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) pay by experience in Washington

Entry level (10th pct)
$218,640
$105.12/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$274,390
$131.92/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$358,160
$172.19/hr

Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs WA
Washington (here) $274,390 $256,408
Oregon $272,330 $263,475 +$2,060
Idaho $263,130 $275,546 +$11,260

Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) in Washington: FAQ

How much do nurse anesthetists make in Washington?

Nurse anesthetists in Washington earn a median of $274,390 per year ($131.92 per hour), compared with $236,590 nationally.

Does Washington pay nurse anesthetists well?

At $274,390, Washington pays 16% above the national median for nurse anesthetists. An estimated 760 work in the state.

Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) salary in other states

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