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title: The Average CRNA Salary, By State | ThriveAP
description: To conclude our state-by-state salary series for advanced practice providers, today we’ll focus on CRNAs. Nurses I talk with that are interested in advancing their careers typically look at two paths, becoming a nurse practitioner or nurse anesthetist. The NP vs. CRNA decision is a big one for these nurses and naturally, salary is a … The Average CRNA Salary, By State Read More »
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# The Average CRNA Salary, By State

To conclude our state-by-state [salary series for advanced practice providers](https://thriveap.com/blog/heres-average-physician-assistant-pay-state), today we’ll focus on CRNAs. Nurses I talk with that are interested in advancing their careers typically look at two paths, becoming a nurse practitioner or nurse anesthetist. The NP vs. CRNA decision is a big one for these nurses and naturally, salary is a consideration in this equation. Just how much can nurse practitioners and nurse anesthetists expect to earn? Last week we checked out[ compensation for NPs by state](https://thriveap.com/blog/state-state-nurse-practitioner-salary-guide). Today, we’ll look at the average CRNA salary across the country. 

 

The following data is compiled based on the average nurse anesthetist salary from the [US Bureau of Labor Statistics](https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes291151.htm). If you’re a CRNA here’s how much you can expect to earn based on your practice location. 

**Average Nurse Anesthetist Salary by State **

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***How does your CRNA salary compare to the average in your state?***

 

You Might Also Like:[ Survival Guide for Life as a CRNA Student](https://thriveap.com/blog/survival-guide-life-crna-clinical-student)

 

[General NP Information](https://provider.thriveap.com/blog/tag/general-np-information) , [Nurse Practitioner Career Advice](https://provider.thriveap.com/blog/tag/nurse-practitioner-career-advice)

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