Nurse anesthetist (CRNA) salary in Washington
Washington nurse anesthetists earn a median of $274,390 a year ($131.92 an hour), according to BLS data for May 2025. That is 16% above the national median of $236,590, and ranks 11th of 44 states.
Median, Washington
$274,390
Mean $273,760
Middle half earns
$228,330 to $302,000
US: $206,730 to $294,350
Employed in Washington
760
0.64x the national concentration
Where Washington sits in the range
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Nurse anesthetist (CRNA) pay by percentile
Ten percent of Washington nurse anesthetists earned less than $218,640 and ten percent earned more than $358,160, a spread of $139,520. 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 | Washington | United States | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $218,640 | $155,250 | +40.8% |
| 25th | $228,330 | $206,730 | +10.4% |
| Median | $274,390 | $236,590 | +16.0% |
| 75th | $302,000 | $294,350 | +2.6% |
| 90th | $358,160 | $339,500 | +5.5% |
Nurse anesthetist (CRNA) pay by metro area
BLS published CRNA pay for 3 metro areas that include part of Washington. Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA has the highest median at $274,390. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WAmoderate precision | 420 | $274,390 | $228,330 to $299,270 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WAlow precision | 240 | $246,070 | $236,360 to $299,260 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WAlow precision | 130 | $257,650 | $239,800 to $302,010 |
How CRNA pay compares with other clinicians in Washington
| Occupation | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse anesthetist (CRNA) | $274,390 | $236,590 |
| Physician assistant | $164,360 | $135,880 |
| Nurse practitioner | $156,100 | $132,300 |
| Registered nurse | $124,200 | $97,550 |
The Washington CRNA workforce
BLS counts 760 nurse anesthetists on Washington payrolls, or 0.21 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 $228,330, it sits in the bottom quarter of what Washington 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 $302,000, 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 Washington
How much does a CRNA make in Washington?
The median annual wage for nurse anesthetists in Washington was $274,390 in May 2025, and the mean was $273,760, per the BLS. The middle half earned between $228,330 and $302,000.
What is the hourly rate for nurse anesthetists in Washington?
The median hourly wage was $131.92 and the mean was $131.61. 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 Washington?
Among Washington metro areas with published data, Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA had the highest median at $274,390, and Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA the lowest at $246,070.
How does Washington rank for CRNA pay?
Washington ranks 11th of 44 states (including DC) by median CRNA pay, 16% 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 Washington?
BLS estimated 760 nurse anesthetists employed in Washington 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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