Average Nurse Anesthetist Salary in Los Angeles

Nurse anesthetists in Los Angeles earn an average of $224,010 per year (or $107.70 per hour).

Nationwide
United States
$202,470
Los Angeles, CA
10% higher than the national average
$224,010
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Los Angeles nurse anesthetists earn 10% higher than the national average salary for CRNAs, at $202,470 (or $97.34 per hour).

Nurse anesthetist salary range in Los Angeles, CA

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Cost-of-living adjusted nurse anesthetist salary in Los Angeles

Cost-Of-Living Adjusted
Los Angeles, CA
$200,187
Overall Average
Los Angeles, CA
$224,010

Adjusted for cost-of-living, Los Angeles CRNAs earn about $200,187 per year. Cost-of-living in Los Angeles is 11% higher than the national average, meaning they face higher prices for food, housing, and transportation compared to other states.

Highest paying cities in California for nurse anesthetists

San Bernardino, CA $283,550 per year
San Jose, CA $224,350 per year
Fresno, CA $166,410 per year

California nursing salaries vary from region to region across the state. The area where nurse anesthetists are paid the highest is San Bernardino, where the average CRNAs salary is $283,550 and 190 nurse anesthetists are currently employed. The San Jose area comes in second, with a $224,350 average CRNA salary and 180 nurse anesthetists employed.

How much do similar professions get paid in Los Angeles, CA?

Nurse Practitioner $144,930 per year
Nurse Midwife $133,660 per year
Registered Nurse $116,110 per year
Dental Hygienist $104,840 per year
Physical Therapist $94,940 per year
Licensed Practical Nurse $63,990 per year
Pharmacy Technician $48,010 per year

At a $224,010 average annual salary, CRNAs in Los Angeles tend to earn more than nurse practitioners ($144,930), nurse midwives ($133,660), registered nurses ($116,110), dental hygienists ($104,840), physical therapists ($94,940), licensed practical nurses ($63,990), and pharmacy technicians ($48,010).

More about nurse anesthetists

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) administer anesthesia (a mixture of medications that put you in a sleep-like state) before medical procedures while ensuring the comfort and safety of their patients. Given the delicate nature of their work, CRNAs must have extensive education and experience. Because of this, they are typically compensated at a higher rate than other types of nurses.

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