Nurse anesthetist (CRNA) salary in Ohio
Ohio nurse anesthetists earn a median of $231,810 a year ($111.45 an hour), according to BLS data for May 2025. That is 2% below the national median of $236,590, and ranks 29th of 44 states.
Median, Ohio
$231,810
Mean $236,830
Middle half earns
$207,450 to $285,310
US: $206,730 to $294,350
Employed in Ohio
2,300
1.24x the national concentration
Where Ohio sits in the range
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Nurse anesthetist (CRNA) pay by percentile
Ten percent of Ohio nurse anesthetists earned less than $148,690 and ten percent earned more than $329,690, a spread of $181,000. 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 | Ohio | United States | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $148,690 | $155,250 | -4.2% |
| 25th | $207,450 | $206,730 | +0.3% |
| Median | $231,810 | $236,590 | -2.0% |
| 75th | $285,310 | $294,350 | -3.1% |
| 90th | $329,690 | $339,500 | -2.9% |
Nurse anesthetist (CRNA) pay by metro area
BLS published CRNA pay for 9 metro areas that include part of Ohio. Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH has the highest median at $264,420. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | 670 | $221,170 | $191,360 to $234,640 |
| Columbus, OHmoderate precision | 450 | $231,810 | $221,450 to $324,790 |
| Cleveland, OHmoderate precision | 390 | $231,830 | $231,830 to $273,850 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OHmoderate precision | 190 | $264,420 | $199,330 to $278,050 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OHlow precision | 150 | $242,420 | $185,950 to $293,200 |
| Akron, OHmoderate precision | 130 | $211,810 | $120,010 to $243,510 |
| Canton-Massillon, OHmoderate precision | 70 | $218,920 | $209,170 to $325,270 |
| Toledo, OH | not published | $248,100 | $204,540 to $294,780 |
| Mansfield, OH | not published | $229,250 | $194,210 to $229,250 |
How CRNA pay compares with other clinicians in Ohio
| Occupation | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse anesthetist (CRNA) | $231,810 | $236,590 |
| Physician assistant | $132,090 | $135,880 |
| Nurse practitioner | $124,870 | $132,300 |
| Registered nurse | $82,510 | $97,550 |
The Ohio CRNA workforce
BLS counts 2,300 nurse anesthetists on Ohio payrolls, or 0.41 for every 1,000 jobs in the state, more 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 $207,450, it sits in the bottom quarter of what Ohio 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 $285,310, 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 Ohio
How much does a CRNA make in Ohio?
The median annual wage for nurse anesthetists in Ohio was $231,810 in May 2025, and the mean was $236,830, per the BLS. The middle half earned between $207,450 and $285,310.
What is the hourly rate for nurse anesthetists in Ohio?
The median hourly wage was $111.45 and the mean was $113.86. 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 Ohio?
Among Ohio metro areas with published data, Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH had the highest median at $264,420, and Akron, OH the lowest at $211,810.
How does Ohio rank for CRNA pay?
Ohio ranks 29th of 44 states (including DC) by median CRNA pay, 2% 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 Ohio?
BLS estimated 2,300 nurse anesthetists employed in Ohio 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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