Nurse Anesthetist

Code: 29-1151.00

Also known as: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), Chief Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Chief CRNA), Chief Nurse Anesthetist, Nurse Anesthetist, Professor/Nurse Anesthetist, Senior Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Senior CRNA), Staff Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Staff CRNA), Staff Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, Anesthesia Service (Staff CRNA, Anesthesia Service), Staff Nurse Anesthetist

Description: Nurse Anesthetists are registered nurses and advanced practice nurses. They work directly with anesthesiologists, caring for patients before, during and after a surgical or medical procedure. Nurse Anesthetists have a Bachelor's degree in nursing or a related field and generally also have a Master's degree. They must obtain a license as a registered nurse and relevant certification.

Nurse Anesthetist

Typical wages


10% $133,970
25% $154,540
Median $183,580
75% $208,000
90% $208,000
10% $64.41
25% $74.3
Median $88.26
75% $100+
90% $100+

Projected employment

Estimated Employment
(2019 year)
44,900
Projected Employment
(2029 year)
51,000
Percent Change +0 %
Projected Annual Job Openings 2,900