CRNA Salary 2026: Advertised W-2 Pay by State (Q1)
Q1 2026 advertised W-2 salary data for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, with state-level minimums, averages, maximums, and practical market insights.
Advertised W-2 salaries for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) remained highly competitive during Q1 2026. The highest state average in this report is $400,000, while the highest advertised maximum reaches $475,000.
This report is based on annual salary figures published in CRNA job postings. It is not a salary survey or an estimate of what every CRNA earns. It is a practical view of the compensation employers chose to advertise during the reporting period.
Advertised salary is only part of a CRNA's total compensation. Call pay, overtime, extra shifts, bonuses, retirement contributions, and other incentives may increase total earnings. Candidates should also confirm whether an employer's stated maximum represents base salary or potential total earnings.
Q1 2026 Advertised CRNA Salary Data
The table includes all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
| State | Lowest Min ($) | Average Salary ($) | Highest Max ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 170,000 | 216,364 | 300,000 |
| Alaska | 350,000 | 400,000 | 450,000 |
| Arizona | 200,000 | 289,286 | 450,000 |
| Arkansas | 230,000 | 265,000 | 340,000 |
| California | 240,000 | 353,125 | 450,000 |
| Colorado | 210,000 | 270,441 | 425,000 |
| Connecticut | 150,000 | 288,750 | 380,000 |
| Delaware | 260,000 | 277,500 | 300,000 |
| District of Columbia | 220,000 | 267,000 | 320,000 |
| Florida | 190,000 | 225,000 | 300,000 |
| Georgia | 180,000 | 245,300 | 370,000 |
| Hawaii | 240,000 | 245,000 | 250,000 |
| Idaho | 250,000 | 265,000 | 400,000 |
| Illinois | 180,000 | 290,333 | 400,000 |
| Indiana | 200,000 | 267,500 | 400,000 |
| Iowa | 200,000 | 284,000 | 380,000 |
| Kansas | 220,000 | 275,000 | 380,000 |
| Kentucky | 220,000 | 274,333 | 400,000 |
| Louisiana | 200,000 | 293,125 | 370,000 |
| Maine | 190,000 | 260,000 | 330,000 |
| Maryland | 220,000 | 264,250 | 320,000 |
| Massachusetts | 220,000 | 283,182 | 330,000 |
| Michigan | 230,000 | 285,833 | 390,000 |
| Minnesota | 220,000 | 270,769 | 350,000 |
| Mississippi | 190,000 | 252,000 | 290,000 |
| Missouri | 220,000 | 300,833 | 450,000 |
| Montana | 250,000 | 285,000 | 320,000 |
| Nebraska | 210,000 | 245,000 | 290,000 |
| Nevada | 230,000 | 270,000 | 290,000 |
| New Hampshire | 280,000 | 321,667 | 350,000 |
| New Jersey | 220,000 | 289,583 | 400,000 |
| New Mexico | 240,000 | 352,000 | 400,000 |
| New York | 200,000 | 294,940 | 425,000 |
| North Carolina | 180,000 | 278,750 | 425,000 |
| North Dakota | 250,000 | 270,000 | 320,000 |
| Ohio | 200,000 | 265,769 | 400,000 |
| Oklahoma | 250,000 | 308,750 | 380,000 |
| Oregon | 230,000 | 327,105 | 425,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 200,000 | 282,850 | 475,000 |
| Rhode Island | 270,000 | 270,000 | 270,000 |
| South Carolina | 200,000 | 232,727 | 290,000 |
| South Dakota | 230,000 | 258,333 | 280,000 |
| Tennessee | 180,000 | 248,400 | 330,000 |
| Texas | 170,000 | 287,692 | 425,000 |
| Utah | 210,000 | 246,667 | 320,000 |
| Virginia | 180,000 | 255,484 | 330,000 |
| Vermont | 200,000 | 225,000 | 250,000 |
| Washington | 240,000 | 300,625 | 400,000 |
| West Virginia | 200,000 | 275,294 | 400,000 |
| Wisconsin | 190,000 | 267,500 | 400,000 |
| Wyoming | 240,000 | 250,000 | 270,000 |
Lowest Min: 170,000
Average Salary: 216,364
Highest Max: 300,000
Lowest Min: 350,000
Average Salary: 400,000
Highest Max: 450,000
Lowest Min: 200,000
Average Salary: 289,286
Highest Max: 450,000
Lowest Min: 230,000
Average Salary: 265,000
Highest Max: 340,000
Lowest Min: 240,000
Average Salary: 353,125
Highest Max: 450,000
Lowest Min: 210,000
Average Salary: 270,441
Highest Max: 425,000
Lowest Min: 150,000
Average Salary: 288,750
Highest Max: 380,000
Lowest Min: 260,000
Average Salary: 277,500
Highest Max: 300,000
Lowest Min: 220,000
Average Salary: 267,000
Highest Max: 320,000
Lowest Min: 190,000
Average Salary: 225,000
Highest Max: 300,000
Lowest Min: 180,000
Average Salary: 245,300
Highest Max: 370,000
Lowest Min: 240,000
Average Salary: 245,000
Highest Max: 250,000
Lowest Min: 250,000
Average Salary: 265,000
Highest Max: 400,000
Lowest Min: 180,000
Average Salary: 290,333
Highest Max: 400,000
Lowest Min: 200,000
Average Salary: 267,500
Highest Max: 400,000
Lowest Min: 200,000
Average Salary: 284,000
Highest Max: 380,000
Lowest Min: 220,000
Average Salary: 275,000
Highest Max: 380,000
Lowest Min: 220,000
Average Salary: 274,333
Highest Max: 400,000
Lowest Min: 200,000
Average Salary: 293,125
Highest Max: 370,000
Lowest Min: 190,000
Average Salary: 260,000
Highest Max: 330,000
Lowest Min: 220,000
Average Salary: 264,250
Highest Max: 320,000
Lowest Min: 220,000
Average Salary: 283,182
Highest Max: 330,000
Lowest Min: 230,000
Average Salary: 285,833
Highest Max: 390,000
Lowest Min: 220,000
Average Salary: 270,769
Highest Max: 350,000
Lowest Min: 190,000
Average Salary: 252,000
Highest Max: 290,000
Lowest Min: 220,000
Average Salary: 300,833
Highest Max: 450,000
Lowest Min: 250,000
Average Salary: 285,000
Highest Max: 320,000
Lowest Min: 210,000
Average Salary: 245,000
Highest Max: 290,000
Lowest Min: 230,000
Average Salary: 270,000
Highest Max: 290,000
Lowest Min: 280,000
Average Salary: 321,667
Highest Max: 350,000
Lowest Min: 220,000
Average Salary: 289,583
Highest Max: 400,000
Lowest Min: 240,000
Average Salary: 352,000
Highest Max: 400,000
Lowest Min: 200,000
Average Salary: 294,940
Highest Max: 425,000
Lowest Min: 180,000
Average Salary: 278,750
Highest Max: 425,000
Lowest Min: 250,000
Average Salary: 270,000
Highest Max: 320,000
Lowest Min: 200,000
Average Salary: 265,769
Highest Max: 400,000
Lowest Min: 250,000
Average Salary: 308,750
Highest Max: 380,000
Lowest Min: 230,000
Average Salary: 327,105
Highest Max: 425,000
Lowest Min: 200,000
Average Salary: 282,850
Highest Max: 475,000
Lowest Min: 270,000
Average Salary: 270,000
Highest Max: 270,000
Lowest Min: 200,000
Average Salary: 232,727
Highest Max: 290,000
Lowest Min: 230,000
Average Salary: 258,333
Highest Max: 280,000
Lowest Min: 180,000
Average Salary: 248,400
Highest Max: 330,000
Lowest Min: 170,000
Average Salary: 287,692
Highest Max: 425,000
Lowest Min: 210,000
Average Salary: 246,667
Highest Max: 320,000
Lowest Min: 180,000
Average Salary: 255,484
Highest Max: 330,000
Lowest Min: 200,000
Average Salary: 225,000
Highest Max: 250,000
Lowest Min: 240,000
Average Salary: 300,625
Highest Max: 400,000
Lowest Min: 200,000
Average Salary: 275,294
Highest Max: 400,000
Lowest Min: 190,000
Average Salary: 267,500
Highest Max: 400,000
Lowest Min: 240,000
Average Salary: 250,000
Highest Max: 270,000
For each posting, the midpoint of the advertised minimum and maximum salary contributes to the state average. The Lowest Min and Highest Max columns show the lowest minimum and highest maximum reported among qualifying postings in that jurisdiction.
Key Trends in Q1 2026 CRNA Advertised Salaries
1. Alaska Leads Reported State Averages
Alaska has the highest advertised average at $400,000. California follows at $353,125, with New Mexico close behind at $352,000. Oregon ranks next at $327,105, followed by New Hampshire at $321,667.
These figures reflect the positions advertised during the reporting period, not guaranteed statewide pay levels. The source publication does not provide posting counts by state, so differences in sample size should be considered when comparing averages.
2. Pennsylvania Shows the Highest Advertised Maximum
Pennsylvania has the highest advertised maximum at $475,000. Alaska, Arizona, California, and Missouri each reach $450,000. Several other states—including Colorado, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, and Texas—show advertised maximums of $425,000.
These top-end figures may be associated with specialized practice, heavy call obligations, additional shifts, or incentive-based compensation. Candidates should ask employers to separate guaranteed base salary from call pay, overtime, bonuses, and other variable compensation.
3. Strong Salary Floors Appear in Several Markets
Alaska has the highest reported salary floor at $350,000, followed by New Hampshire at $280,000 and Rhode Island at $270,000. Delaware follows at $260,000, while Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, and Oklahoma each show lowest advertised minimums of $250,000.
A high advertised minimum can be a useful negotiating benchmark, but it may also reflect call intensity, a difficult recruiting environment, specialized clinical needs, or other job requirements.
4. Salary Ranges Vary Widely Within Some States
The widest reported range appears in Pennsylvania, from $200,000 to $475,000. Texas ranges from $170,000 to $425,000, while Arizona ranges from $200,000 to $450,000. Connecticut and Missouri each span $230,000 between their lowest minimum and highest maximum.
Wide ranges may reflect very different schedules, practice settings, case mixes, call burdens, or compensation structures within the same state. A statewide average should be treated as a starting point for deeper job-by-job comparison.
What CRNAs Should Compare Beyond Salary
Advertised base salary is only one part of a CRNA job offer. Candidates should also compare:
- Call requirements and callback compensation
- Case mix, acuity, and specialized team responsibilities
- Clinical hours, overtime terms, and additional shift rates
- Practice model, staffing structure, and supervision requirements
- Paid time off, health benefits, and retirement contributions
- Sign-on bonuses, retention incentives, and relocation assistance
- Continuing medical education allowances
- Malpractice coverage, including whether tail coverage is provided
- Cost of living and state tax differences
A higher salary may reflect a more demanding schedule or a difficult recruiting environment. Review the complete compensation package and working conditions before deciding which opportunity provides the strongest overall value.
How to Read This Report
The source publication states that it captured each posting's advertised minimum and maximum annual salary, calculated the midpoint for that listing, and averaged posting midpoints within each state. The article preserves the salary figures reported for all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
The source does not provide state-level posting counts. A high or low state average should therefore be interpreted as a summary of the observed postings, not a definitive estimate of statewide earnings.
This report focuses on advertised W-2 salary. Call pay, overtime, extra shifts, bonuses, and other incentives may not be captured consistently. Confirm the guaranteed base salary and the conditions attached to any advertised maximum directly with the employer.
Find Your Next CRNA Opportunity
Use this report as a starting point for comparing advertised pay and preparing questions for employers and recruiters.