California saw the largest decrease in the average annual wage for certified registered nurse anesthetists from 2023 to 2024, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Across the U.S., the average pay for CRNAs increased $17,500 from 2023 to 2024, reaching $231,700.
Here are the five states with the largest drops in CRNA compensation using salary data from 2023 and 2024, the latest year data is available:
Note: Salary data was not available in 2023 and 2024 for every state.
California
2023 salary: $250,920
2024 salary: $220,000
Decrease of $30,920
Wyoming
2023 salary: $228,780
2024 salary: $200,680
Decrease of $28,100
Illinois
2023 salary: $281,240
2024 salary: $254,350
Decrease of $26,890
Virginia
2023 salary: $232,250
2024 salary: $206,270
Decrease of $25,980
Connecticut
2023 salary: $247,740
2024 salary: $223,660
Decrease of $24,080
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