Nurse anesthetist (CRNA) salary in New York
New York nurse anesthetists earn a median of $321,030 a year ($154.34 an hour), according to BLS data for May 2025. That is 36% above the national median of $236,590, and ranks 2nd of 44 states.
Median, New York
$321,030
Mean $285,020
Middle half earns
$279,930 to $325,210
US: $206,730 to $294,350
Employed in New York
2,450
0.76x the national concentration
Where New York sits in the range
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Nurse anesthetist (CRNA) pay by percentile
Ten percent of New York nurse anesthetists earned less than $144,900 and ten percent earned more than $342,480, a spread of $197,580. 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 | New York | United States | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $144,900 | $155,250 | -6.7% |
| 25th | $279,930 | $206,730 | +35.4% |
| Median | $321,030 | $236,590 | +35.7% |
| 75th | $325,210 | $294,350 | +10.5% |
| 90th | $342,480 | $339,500 | +0.9% |
Nurse anesthetist (CRNA) pay by metro area
BLS published CRNA pay for 4 metro areas that include part of New York. New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ has the highest median at $321,030. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJmoderate precision | 2,310 | $321,030 | $291,350 to $324,710 |
| Rochester, NY | 140 | $286,230 | $228,400 to $286,230 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NYlow precision | 50 | $247,970 | $219,390 to $279,930 |
| Utica-Rome, NYmoderate precision | 30 | $282,380 | $248,410 to $294,290 |
How CRNA pay compares with other clinicians in New York
| Occupation | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse anesthetist (CRNA) | $321,030 | $236,590 |
| Physician assistant | $160,880 | $135,880 |
| Nurse practitioner | $153,510 | $132,300 |
| Registered nurse | $109,440 | $97,550 |
The New York CRNA workforce
BLS counts 2,450 nurse anesthetists on New York payrolls, or 0.25 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 $279,930, it sits in the bottom quarter of what New York 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 $325,210, 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 New York
How much does a CRNA make in New York?
The median annual wage for nurse anesthetists in New York was $321,030 in May 2025, and the mean was $285,020, per the BLS. The middle half earned between $279,930 and $325,210.
What is the hourly rate for nurse anesthetists in New York?
The median hourly wage was $154.34 and the mean was $137.03. 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 New York?
Among New York metro areas with published data, New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ had the highest median at $321,030, and Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY the lowest at $247,970.
How does New York rank for CRNA pay?
New York ranks 2nd of 44 states (including DC) by median CRNA pay, 36% above 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 New York?
BLS estimated 2,450 nurse anesthetists employed in New York 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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