Nurse anesthetist (CRNA) salary in Georgia
Georgia nurse anesthetists earn a median of $224,630 a year ($108.00 an hour), according to BLS data for May 2025. That is 5% below the national median of $236,590, and ranks 30th of 44 states.
Median, Georgia
$224,630
Mean $226,330
Middle half earns
$203,180 to $270,020
US: $206,730 to $294,350
Employed in Georgia
1,170
0.72x the national concentration
Where Georgia sits in the range
Georgia
Statewide
United States
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Atlanta
Metro area
Macon
Metro area
Augusta
Metro area
Columbus
Metro area
Nurse anesthetist (CRNA) pay by percentile
Ten percent of Georgia nurse anesthetists earned less than $167,110 and ten percent earned more than $303,900, a spread of $136,790. Where you land depends mostly on specialty, setting, experience and how the productivity pay is built, which is why two offers in the same city can be far apart.
| Percentile | Georgia | United States | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $167,110 | $155,250 | +7.6% |
| 25th | $203,180 | $206,730 | -1.7% |
| Median | $224,630 | $236,590 | -5.1% |
| 75th | $270,020 | $294,350 | -8.3% |
| 90th | $303,900 | $339,500 | -10.5% |
Nurse anesthetist (CRNA) pay by metro area
BLS published CRNA pay for 4 metro areas that include part of Georgia. Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA has the highest median at $239,060. Metro estimates rest on smaller samples than the statewide figure, so treat a low-precision row as a direction, not a number.
| Metro area | Employed | Median | Middle half |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GAlow precision | 470 | $239,060 | $217,150 to $298,280 |
| Macon-Bibb County, GAlow precision | 50 | $229,800 | $205,890 to $245,590 |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | not published | $211,310 | $211,310 to $276,240 |
| Columbus, GA-AL | not published | $229,990 | $212,980 to $239,720 |
How CRNA pay compares with other clinicians in Georgia
| Occupation | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse anesthetist (CRNA) | $224,630 | $236,590 |
| Physician assistant | $115,390 | $135,880 |
| Nurse practitioner | $129,430 | $132,300 |
| Registered nurse | $93,550 | $97,550 |
The Georgia CRNA workforce
BLS counts 1,170 nurse anesthetists on Georgia payrolls, or 0.24 for every 1,000 jobs in the state, less concentrated than in the country as a whole.
Using these numbers when you negotiate
A state median is a reference point, not a target. If an offer comes in under $203,180, it sits in the bottom quarter of what Georgia nurse anesthetists earn, and you should know why before you sign: a new-grad rate, a light schedule, or a base kept low because a productivity bonus is supposed to make up the difference. If it is above $270,020, ask what is expected in return, such as call, volume targets or a longer non-compete.
Compare the whole package, not the base: how the bonus is calculated, call pay, CME, PTO and who pays malpractice tail coverage. The negotiation guide and the contract checklist walk through each term.
Questions about CRNA pay in Georgia
How much does a CRNA make in Georgia?
The median annual wage for nurse anesthetists in Georgia was $224,630 in May 2025, and the mean was $226,330, per the BLS. The middle half earned between $203,180 and $270,020.
What is the hourly rate for nurse anesthetists in Georgia?
The median hourly wage was $108.00 and the mean was $108.81. BLS computes hourly figures from annual pay assuming a full-time year, so per-shift or per-diem rates can differ.
Where do CRNAs earn the most in Georgia?
Among Georgia metro areas with published data, Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA had the highest median at $239,060, and Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC the lowest at $211,310.
How does Georgia rank for CRNA pay?
Georgia ranks 30th of 44 states (including DC) by median CRNA pay, 5% below the national median of $236,590. Pay is only half the picture: compare it with what housing and taxes cost where you would live.
How many nurse anesthetists work in Georgia?
BLS estimated 1,170 nurse anesthetists employed in Georgia in May 2025.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (bls.gov/oes), SOC 29-1151, all industries and ownerships. NPI counts: NPPES monthly file, August 2026 (CMS, public domain). BLS wages are straight-time pay: they include production bonuses but leave out overtime, shift differentials, non-production bonuses and benefits, and they exclude the self-employed.
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