Florida saw the largest increase in the average annual wage for certified registered nurse anesthetists from 2023 to 2024, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Across the U.S., the average pay for CRNAs increased $17,500 from 2023 to 2024, reaching $231,700.
Here are the five states with the largest jumps in CRNA compensation using salary data from 2023 and 2024, the latest year data is available:
Note: Salary data was not available in 2023 and 2024 for every state.
Florida
2023 salary: $176,950
2024 salary: $236,610
Increase of $59,660
Kentucky
2023 salary: $185,630
2024 salary: $224,920
Increase of $39,290
Oregon
2023 salary: $215,260
2024 salary: $253,220
Increase of $37,960
West Virginia
2023 salary: $232,410
2024 salary: $267,220
Increase of $34,810
South Carolina
2023 salary: $233,920
2024 salary: $267,410
Increase of $33,490
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