1. The average full-time compensation for CRNAs in 2009 was $169,043. Male CRNAs reported a higher salary than female CRNAs at $178,755 compared with $156,094, respectively.
2. Here is the average full-time compensation for CRNAs by region:
- Northeast — $164,969
- Southeast — $164,754
- Midwest — $170,962
- Southwest — $181,350
- West — $169,421
3. Here is the average full-time compensation for CRNAs by years in practice:
- 5 years or less — $165,226
- 6-12 years — $168,500
- 13-20 years — $163,732
- 21-30 years — $169,555
- More than 30 years — $182,648
Source: LocumTenens.com, LocumTenens.com 2009 Compensation and Employment Survey — CRNA (pdf).