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Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Salary in Wisconsin

Median Annual in Wisconsin
$273,170/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$131.33/hr
▲ 15% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Wisconsin

groups Employed in WI
990
public U.S. Median
$236,590
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$290,313 #7 of 44

Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) pay in Wisconsin, explained

Nurse anesthetists in Wisconsin earn a median of $273,170 per year ($131.33 per hour), which is 15% above the national median of $236,590. Entry-level workers earn around $223,690, while the most experienced nurse anesthetists reach about $320,630. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Wisconsin.

Is $273,170 good pay in Wisconsin?

Adjusted for Wisconsin's cost of living (which runs 94% of the U.S. average), that $273,170 is worth about $290,313 in national buying power — ranking Wisconsin #7 for real pay (vs #12 on the sticker number).

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Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) pay by experience in Wisconsin

Entry level (10th pct)
$223,690
$107.54/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$273,170
$131.33/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$320,630
$154.15/hr

Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs WI
Wisconsin (here) $273,170 $290,313 —
Illinois $286,830 $286,951 −$13,660
Iowa $273,070 $311,148 +$100
Minnesota $266,190 $269,912 +$6,980
Michigan $247,010 $256,722 +$26,160

Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) in Wisconsin: FAQ

How much do nurse anesthetists make in Wisconsin?

Nurse anesthetists in Wisconsin earn a median of $273,170 per year ($131.33 per hour), compared with $236,590 nationally.

Does Wisconsin pay nurse anesthetists well?

At $273,170, Wisconsin pays 15% above the national median for nurse anesthetists. An estimated 990 work in the state.

Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) salary in other states

Alaska · $341,210 New York · $321,030 Massachusetts · $295,550 California · $292,410 New Jersey · $291,350 Illinois · $286,830 Vermont · $283,060 West Virginia · $278,530 Montana · $277,380 New Hampshire · $275,980 Washington · $274,390 Iowa · $273,070

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