CRNA salary in Alabama
Annualize your CRNA base pay and see where it falls against Alabama nurse anesthetist wages from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
BLS OEWS May 2025 · Alabama · SOC 29-1151
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Alabama pay context
Alabama CRNA wages vs the national median
Alabama’s May 2025 median for nurse anesthetists ($190,300) sits 19.6% below the national median ($236,590). Alabama’s statewide median is well below the national figure, while Huntsville and the Columbus GA-AL border metro publish higher medians than Birmingham in this release. Local market and cost of living both matter when you read an offer.
- Compare base pay with Alabama percentiles, not only the national CRNA calculator.
- See national CRNA nurse salary or CRNA salary in Georgia for other geographies.
State percentiles
Alabama nurse anesthetist salary range
BLS OEWS wage percentiles for nurse anesthetists in Alabama. Benchmarks only, not recommended rates or guarantees.
| Percentile | Hourly wage | Annual wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48.77 | $101,450 |
| 25th | $81.37 | $169,250 |
| 50th | $91.49 | $190,300 |
| 75th | $102.69 | $213,590 |
| 90th | $129.91 | $270,220 |
Metro detail
CRNA salary by Alabama metro
Selected metropolitan and nonmetropolitan area wages for nurse anesthetists. Huntsville and the Columbus border metro sit above Birmingham in this release. Location inside the state can matter as much as the statewide median.
| Metro area | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, GA-AL | $177,140 | $229,990 | $239,720 |
| Huntsville, AL | $178,050 | $213,590 | $225,210 |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL | $143,340 | $197,560 | $197,560 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $179,390 | $195,660 | $322,940 |
| Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL | $174,280 | $188,760 | $249,600 |
| Dothan, AL | $167,410 | $187,980 | $270,220 |
| Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $138,070 | $178,290 | $297,870 |
| Birmingham, AL | $101,450 | $175,850 | $235,860 |
| Northwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $138,070 | $169,250 | $228,210 |
Local market
CRNA jobs and hiring in Alabama
Alabama OEWS data put the statewide median well below the national CRNA median, with Huntsville and Columbus GA-AL publishing higher medians than Birmingham. That reflects geography and employer mix, not any single posting.
Lower statewide OEWS wages can still come with lower housing costs than many coastal markets. Convert advertised packages into take-home after taxes and call, and confirm whether pay is W-2 or 1099. Privileges and care-team model are offer-specific.
- Ask whether an advertised package is base-only, call-heavy, or 1099 before comparing it to OEWS percentiles.
- Confirm privileges, supervision or care-team model, and malpractice terms with the employer; those are offer-specific.
For how to decode practice models, W-2 vs 1099, and listing shorthand, see nurse anesthetist jobs.
Primary source
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Nurse Anesthetists (29-1151), Alabama, May 2025. National series published May 15, 2026; verified August 5, 2026.
Common questions
Alabama CRNA salary FAQ
How much do CRNAs make in Alabama?
The Alabama median annual wage for nurse anesthetists was $190,300 in May 2025, according to BLS OEWS data. That is about 20% below the national median of $236,590. The Alabama 10th to 90th range ran from $101,450 to $270,220.
Why is Alabama CRNA pay below the national median?
OEWS reports what employers paid in the survey period; it does not adjust for cost of living. Alabama’s statewide median sits well below the national figure, while Huntsville and some border or nonmetro areas publish higher local medians. Compare your base pay with the Alabama calculator and metro table before assuming a national percentile.
How is my Alabama CRNA salary percentile estimated?
The calculator annualizes the base pay you enter, then interpolates between Alabama’s BLS 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile thresholds for Nurse Anesthetists (SOC 29-1151). Values outside that published range are labeled only as below the 10th or above the 90th threshold.
Does this include call pay or 1099 packages?
No. Enter base pay only. Call pay, overtime, stipends, and 1099 package totals are excluded. Advertised totals are not the same as OEWS base wages.
What should I check when applying for an Alabama CRNA job?
Match the metro or nonmetro area against the wage table, ask whether pay is W-2 or 1099, clarify call and practice model, and verify privileges and malpractice terms in writing. For how to decode listing labels, see the nurse anesthetist jobs guide.
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