There are 47,810 actively practicing CRNAs, compared to 280,140 nurse practitioners and 145,740 physician assistants.
This table shows compensation differences between CRNAs, nurse practitioners and physician assistants in the U.S.
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Figure |
CRNAs |
Nurse practitioners |
Physician assistants |
|
Mean annual salary |
$214,200 |
$128,490 |
$130,490 |
|
Mean hourly wage |
$102.98 |
$61.78 |
$62.74 |
|
Median annual salary |
$212,650 |
$126,260 |
$130,020 |
|
Avg. annual salary among bottom 10% of earners |
$139,980 |
$94,530 |
$86,280 |
|
Avg. annual salary among top 10% of earners |
≥$239,200 |
$168,030 |
$170,790 |
|
Avg. annual salary in highest-paying state for profession |
$281,240 (Illinois) |
$161,540 (California) |
$154,800 (Nevada) |
|
Avg. annual salary in lowest-paying state for profession |
$125,890 (Utah) |
$130,720 (Tennessee) |
$88,720 (Arkansas) |
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