What PAs, NPs and CRNAs earn, state by state
Every number here comes from the federal OEWS survey for May 2025, the largest wage survey in the country. Use it to check an offer, compare a move, or decide what to ask for.
Physician assistant
$135,880
US median, 162,150 employed
Nurse practitioner
$132,300
US median, 323,040 employed
Nurse anesthetist (CRNA)
$236,590
US median, 51,840 employed
Median pay by state
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- $129K or less
- $129K to $133K
- $133K to $135K
- $135K to $141K
- Over $141K
The three roles side by side
Physician assistant
United States
Nurse practitioner
United States
Nurse anesthetist (CRNA)
United States
Registered nurse
For reference
PAs and NPs sit close together nationally, with PAs a little ahead at the median. The gap can flip by state and specialty, which is why the state pages compare them directly. The PA vs NP guide covers training, scope and how to choose.
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