Nurse anesthetist (CRNA) salary in Vermont
Vermont nurse anesthetists earn a median of $283,060 a year ($136.09 an hour), according to BLS data for May 2025. That is 20% above the national median of $236,590, and ranks 7th of 44 states.
Median, Vermont
$283,060
Mean $289,870
Middle half earns
$268,320 to $310,100
US: $206,730 to $294,350
Employed in Vermont
40
0.40x the national concentration
Where Vermont sits in the range
Vermont
Statewide
United States
National
Nurse anesthetist (CRNA) pay by percentile
Ten percent of Vermont nurse anesthetists earned less than $222,080 and ten percent earned more than $310,160, a spread of $88,080. 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 | Vermont | United States | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $222,080 | $155,250 | +43.0% |
| 25th | $268,320 | $206,730 | +29.8% |
| Median | $283,060 | $236,590 | +19.6% |
| 75th | $310,100 | $294,350 | +5.4% |
| 90th | $310,160 | $339,500 | -8.6% |
How CRNA pay compares with other clinicians in Vermont
| Occupation | Vermont | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse anesthetist (CRNA) | $283,060 | $236,590 |
| Physician assistant | $150,490 | $135,880 |
| Nurse practitioner | $134,740 | $132,300 |
| Registered nurse | $97,460 | $97,550 |
The Vermont CRNA workforce
BLS counts 40 nurse anesthetists on Vermont payrolls, or 0.13 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 $268,320, it sits in the bottom quarter of what Vermont 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 $310,100, 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 Vermont
How much does a CRNA make in Vermont?
The median annual wage for nurse anesthetists in Vermont was $283,060 in May 2025, and the mean was $289,870, per the BLS. The middle half earned between $268,320 and $310,100.
What is the hourly rate for nurse anesthetists in Vermont?
The median hourly wage was $136.09 and the mean was $139.36. BLS computes hourly figures from annual pay assuming a full-time year, so per-shift or per-diem rates can differ.
How does Vermont rank for CRNA pay?
Vermont ranks 7th of 44 states (including DC) by median CRNA pay, 20% 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 Vermont?
BLS estimated 40 nurse anesthetists employed in Vermont 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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