Average Nurse Anesthetist Salary in Illinois

Nurse anesthetists in Illinois earn an average of $250,280 per year (or $120.33 per hour).

Nationwide
United States
$202,470
Illinois
23% higher than the national average
$250,280
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Illinois nurse anesthetists earn 23% higher than the national average salary for CRNAs, at $202,470 (or $97.34 per hour).

Nurse anesthetist salary range in Illinois

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Cost-of-living adjusted nurse anesthetist salary in Illinois

Cost-Of-Living Adjusted
Illinois
$249,034
Overall Average
Illinois
$250,280

Adjusted for cost-of-living, Illinois CRNAs earn about $249,034 per year. Cost-of-living in Illinois is 0% higher than the national average, meaning they face higher prices for food, housing, and transportation compared to other states.

Highest paying cities in Illinois for nurse anesthetists

Springfield, IL $298,890 per year
Naperville, IL $233,990 per year
Moline, IL $227,900 per year
Marion, IL $226,510 per year

Illinois nursing salaries vary from region to region across the state. The area where nurse anesthetists are paid the highest is Springfield, where the average CRNAs salary is $298,890 and 100 nurse anesthetists are currently employed. The Naperville area comes in second, with a $233,990 average CRNA salary and 620 nurse anesthetists employed.

How much do similar professions get paid in Illinois?

Nurse Practitioner $120,470 per year
Nurse Midwife $115,690 per year
Physical Therapist $97,060 per year
Registered Nurse $78,260 per year
Dental Hygienist $76,640 per year
Licensed Practical Nurse $54,580 per year
Pharmacy Technician $37,090 per year

At a $250,280 average annual salary, CRNAs in Illinois tend to earn more than nurse practitioners ($120,470), nurse midwives ($115,690), physical therapists ($97,060), registered nurses ($78,260), dental hygienists ($76,640), licensed practical nurses ($54,580), and pharmacy technicians ($37,090).

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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