Here are five numbers providing insight on compensation earned by certified registered nurse anesthetists, using data from the most recent Bureau of Labor Statistics employment survey.
$205,770: The average annual salary of CRNAs in the U.S.
46,540: The number of practicing CRNAs in the U.S.
75%: The percentage of CRNAs in a recent Medscape survey who reported they practice independently, without the guidance of a collaborating physician.
$98.93: The average hourly wage earned by CRNAs, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
$246,510: The average annual salary of CRNAs who practice in California, the highest-paying state for the profession.