CRNA salary in Illinois
Annualize your CRNA base pay and see where it falls against Illinois nurse anesthetist wages from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
BLS OEWS May 2025 · Illinois · SOC 29-1151
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After you place your base pay against Illinois wages, browse openings that match your metro, schedule, and practice model.
Illinois pay context
Illinois CRNA wages vs the national median
Illinois’s May 2025 median for nurse anesthetists ($286,830) sits 21.2% above the national median ($236,590). Illinois’s statewide median sits well above the national figure, with a wide 10th to 90th band. Several nonmetropolitan areas are top-coded at $239,200+ in this release, so the metro table shows only Chicago, Peoria, and St. Louis MO-IL, which have full percentile dollars.
- Compare base pay with Illinois percentiles, not only the national CRNA calculator.
- See national CRNA nurse salary or CRNA salary in Pennsylvania for other geographies.
State percentiles
Illinois nurse anesthetist salary range
BLS OEWS wage percentiles for nurse anesthetists in Illinois. Benchmarks only, not recommended rates or guarantees.
| Percentile | Hourly wage | Annual wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49.76 | $103,490 |
| 25th | $100.66 | $209,370 |
| 50th | $137.90 | $286,830 |
| 75th | $151.75 | $315,650 |
| 90th | $161.35 | $335,610 |
Metro detail
CRNA salary by Illinois metro
Metro wages with full percentile dollars. Nonmetropolitan Illinois rows that OEWS top-codes at $239,200+ are left out of the table.
| Metro area | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peoria, IL | $96,600 | $310,930 | $313,110 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $103,490 | $265,880 | $479,410 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $214,980 | $232,300 | $332,800 |
Local market
CRNA jobs and hiring in Illinois
Illinois OEWS puts the statewide CRNA median well above the national figure, and Chicago’s published 90th percentile is wide. Several nonmetropolitan areas only publish top-coded ceilings, so the metro table focuses on Chicago, Peoria, and St. Louis MO-IL.
Chicago W-2 packages can look very different from downstate or St. Louis offers once call and cost of living are included. Confirm base vs total cash and care-team language before comparing a listing to OEWS wages.
- 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), Illinois, May 2025. National series published May 15, 2026; verified August 5, 2026.
Common questions
Illinois CRNA salary FAQ
How much do CRNAs make in Illinois?
The Illinois median annual wage for nurse anesthetists was $286,830 in May 2025, according to BLS OEWS data. That is about 21% above the national median of $236,590. The Illinois 10th to 90th range ran from $103,490 to $335,610.
Why are rural Illinois CRNA wages missing from the metro table?
Northwest, South, and West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan areas publish only top-coded values ($239,200+) in this OEWS release rather than full percentile bands. Those rows are left out; the table shows Chicago, Peoria, and St. Louis MO-IL instead. Use the statewide calculator for percentile context.
How is my Illinois CRNA salary percentile estimated?
The calculator annualizes the base pay you enter, then interpolates between Illinois’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 Illinois CRNA job?
Match Chicago, Peoria, or St. Louis 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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