CAA Salary 2026: Advertised Anesthesiologist Assistant Pay by State (Q2)
Q2 2026 advertised W-2 salary data for Certified Anesthesiologist Assistants, with state-level minimums, averages, maximums, and practical market insights.
Advertised salaries for Certified Anesthesiologist Assistants (CAAs) remained highly competitive during Q2 2026. The national advertised average in this report is $250,600, while the median posting salary is $245,000.
This report focuses only on job postings that were explicitly full-time, W-2 positions and disclosed annual salary information. It is not a salary survey or an estimate of what every CAA earns. It is a practical view of the base salaries employers chose to advertise during the quarter.
Salary transparency remains uneven. Approximately 64% of otherwise eligible full-time W-2 CAA postings did not publish a usable annual salary. Employers may still have active jobs in markets that do not appear in the table, including 1099 opportunities and W-2 positions that require candidates to call or email for compensation details.
Q2 2026 Advertised CAA Salary Data
The table includes only jurisdictions with qualifying advertised salary data.
| State | Lowest Min ($) | Average Salary ($) | Highest Max ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 180,000 | 180,000 | 180,000 |
| Colorado | 210,000 | 268,214 | 425,000 |
| Florida | 190,000 | 233,063 | 290,000 |
| Georgia | 200,000 | 254,200 | 340,000 |
| Indiana | 230,000 | 238,333 | 250,000 |
| Michigan | 220,000 | 271,000 | 230,000 |
| Missouri | 250,000 | 250,000 | No data |
| Nevada | 250,000 | 270,000 | 290,000 |
| New Mexico | 240,000 | 287,500 | 400,000 |
| North Carolina | 180,000 | 212,500 | 210,000 |
| Ohio | 200,000 | 254,000 | 290,000 |
| South Carolina | 220,000 | 250,000 | 290,000 |
| Tennessee | 240,000 | 244,333 | 250,000 |
| Texas | 200,000 | 251,094 | 425,000 |
| Utah | 210,000 | 220,000 | 230,000 |
| Wisconsin | 210,000 | 255,000 | 330,000 |
Lowest Min: 180,000
Average Salary: 180,000
Highest Max: 180,000
Lowest Min: 210,000
Average Salary: 268,214
Highest Max: 425,000
Lowest Min: 190,000
Average Salary: 233,063
Highest Max: 290,000
Lowest Min: 200,000
Average Salary: 254,200
Highest Max: 340,000
Lowest Min: 230,000
Average Salary: 238,333
Highest Max: 250,000
Lowest Min: 220,000
Average Salary: 271,000
Highest Max: 230,000
Lowest Min: 250,000
Average Salary: 250,000
Highest Max: No data
Lowest Min: 250,000
Average Salary: 270,000
Highest Max: 290,000
Lowest Min: 240,000
Average Salary: 287,500
Highest Max: 400,000
Lowest Min: 180,000
Average Salary: 212,500
Highest Max: 210,000
Lowest Min: 200,000
Average Salary: 254,000
Highest Max: 290,000
Lowest Min: 220,000
Average Salary: 250,000
Highest Max: 290,000
Lowest Min: 240,000
Average Salary: 244,333
Highest Max: 250,000
Lowest Min: 200,000
Average Salary: 251,094
Highest Max: 425,000
Lowest Min: 210,000
Average Salary: 220,000
Highest Max: 230,000
Lowest Min: 210,000
Average Salary: 255,000
Highest Max: 330,000
When a posting lists both a minimum and maximum annual salary, the midpoint of that range contributes to the state average. When it lists only one annual salary figure, that amount contributes to the average. Because each column uses the salary information actually disclosed, a one-sided salary can affect the average without changing the Highest Max.
Key Trends in Q2 2026 CAA Advertised Salaries
1. New Mexico Leads Broader-Sample State Averages
Among states with at least three qualifying postings, New Mexico has the highest advertised average at $287,500. Michigan follows at $271,000, with Colorado at $268,214.
These averages are useful benchmarks for comparing advertised base pay, but they still reflect the mix of positions employers advertised during the quarter. Schedule, call expectations, case mix, location, and benefits can make two jobs with similar salaries very different opportunities.
2. Advertised Maximums Reach $425,000
Colorado and Texas show the highest qualifying advertised W-2 maximums at $425,000. New Mexico follows at $400,000.
These are observed advertised base-salary figures, not guaranteed market ceilings. Candidates should confirm that a stated maximum represents base salary rather than bonuses, overtime, call pay, or total compensation.
3. Strong Salary Floors Appear in Several Markets
New Mexico and Tennessee have the strongest observed advertised minimums among broader-sample markets, both at $240,000. Indiana follows with an advertised minimum of $230,000.
A higher advertised minimum can provide a useful starting point for negotiations, especially when comparing roles with similar schedules and responsibilities.
4. Salary Transparency Is a Recruiting Opportunity
With approximately 64% of otherwise eligible full-time W-2 postings omitting a usable annual salary, employers that publish a clear base range give candidates a faster way to compare opportunities. Transparent compensation can help a position stand out before a candidate is asked to call or email for details.
What CAA Job Seekers Should Compare
Advertised base salary is only one part of a CAA job offer. Candidates should also compare:
- Call requirements and expected work hours
- Case mix, acuity, and practice setting
- Paid time off and scheduling flexibility
- Retirement contributions and health benefits
- Sign-on bonuses and relocation assistance
- Cost of living and state tax differences
A higher salary may reflect a more demanding schedule or different responsibilities. Review the complete compensation package and working conditions before deciding which offer provides the strongest overall value.
How to Read This Report
A posting had to be explicitly full-time and W-2 and disclose annual salary information to qualify. The report excludes 1099, PRN, part-time, hourly or daily compensation, bonuses, overtime, call pay, and total compensation from annual W-2 base-salary calculations.
The public table includes the 16 jurisdictions with qualifying salary data. A jurisdiction that does not appear in the table may be unauthorized for CAA practice, newly or conditionally authorized, or may simply have no qualifying advertised salary for this report. An omitted jurisdiction should not be interpreted as having no CAA jobs.
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