Nurse anesthetist (CRNA) salary in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania nurse anesthetists earn a median of $221,530 a year ($106.50 an hour), according to BLS data for May 2025. That is 6% below the national median of $236,590, and ranks 36th of 44 states.
Median, Pennsylvania
$221,530
Mean $233,320
Middle half earns
$206,010 to $262,930
US: $206,730 to $294,350
Employed in Pennsylvania
2,500
1.24x the national concentration
Where Pennsylvania sits in the range
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Nurse anesthetist (CRNA) pay by percentile
Ten percent of Pennsylvania nurse anesthetists earned less than $155,250 and ten percent earned more than $303,640, a spread of $148,390. 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 | Pennsylvania | United States | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $155,250 | $155,250 | +0.0% |
| 25th | $206,010 | $206,730 | -0.3% |
| Median | $221,530 | $236,590 | -6.4% |
| 75th | $262,930 | $294,350 | -10.7% |
| 90th | $303,640 | $339,500 | -10.6% |
Nurse anesthetist (CRNA) pay by metro area
BLS published CRNA pay for 6 metro areas that include part of Pennsylvania. Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD has the highest median at $238,540. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MDmoderate precision | 1,190 | $238,540 | $221,480 to $301,260 |
| Pittsburgh, PAlow precision | 500 | $223,570 | $195,540 to $229,700 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJlow precision | 440 | $211,130 | $211,130 to $229,100 |
| York-Hanover, PAlow precision | 110 | $219,980 | $203,730 to $270,700 |
| Erie, PAlow precision | 70 | $212,120 | $190,110 to $212,120 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA | not published | $199,800 | $199,800 to $223,320 |
How CRNA pay compares with other clinicians in Pennsylvania
| Occupation | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse anesthetist (CRNA) | $221,530 | $236,590 |
| Physician assistant | $127,070 | $135,880 |
| Nurse practitioner | $130,140 | $132,300 |
| Registered nurse | $96,430 | $97,550 |
The Pennsylvania CRNA workforce
BLS counts 2,500 nurse anesthetists on Pennsylvania 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 $206,010, it sits in the bottom quarter of what Pennsylvania 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 $262,930, 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 Pennsylvania
How much does a CRNA make in Pennsylvania?
The median annual wage for nurse anesthetists in Pennsylvania was $221,530 in May 2025, and the mean was $233,320, per the BLS. The middle half earned between $206,010 and $262,930.
What is the hourly rate for nurse anesthetists in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly wage was $106.50 and the mean was $112.17. 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 Pennsylvania?
Among Pennsylvania metro areas with published data, Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD had the highest median at $238,540, and Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA the lowest at $199,800.
How does Pennsylvania rank for CRNA pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 36th of 44 states (including DC) by median CRNA pay, 6% 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 Pennsylvania?
BLS estimated 2,500 nurse anesthetists employed in Pennsylvania 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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