CRNA salary in New York
Annualize your CRNA base pay and see where it falls against New York nurse anesthetist wages from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
BLS OEWS May 2025 · New York · SOC 29-1151
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Know the New York CRNA range. Then shop local roles.
After you place your base pay against New York wages, browse openings that match your metro, schedule, and practice model.
New York pay context
New York CRNA wages vs the national median
New York's May 2025 median for nurse anesthetists ($321,030) sits 35.7% above the national median ($236,590). That is one of the highest state medians in the comparison table. The jump from the 25th percentile ($279,930) to the median is steep, and the 75th to 90th band is relatively narrow at the top.
- Compare base pay with New York percentiles, not only the national CRNA calculator.
- See national CRNA nurse salary or CRNA salary in Ohio for other geographies.
State percentiles
New York nurse anesthetist salary range
BLS OEWS wage percentiles for nurse anesthetists in New York. Benchmarks only, not recommended rates or guarantees.
| Percentile | Hourly wage | Annual wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $69.66 | $144,900 |
| 25th | $134.58 | $279,930 |
| 50th | $154.34 | $321,030 |
| 75th | $156.35 | $325,210 |
| 90th | $164.65 | $342,480 |
Metro detail
CRNA salary by New York metro
Selected metropolitan and nonmetropolitan area wages for nurse anesthetists. NYC and upstate are not the same offer.
| Metro area | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area | $139,990 | $323,470 | $363,240 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $149,990 | $321,030 | $339,500 |
| Rochester, NY | $128,090 | $286,230 | $343,240 |
| Utica-Rome, NY | $175,620 | $282,380 | $332,900 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $104,460 | $247,970 | $306,560 |
Local market
CRNA jobs and hiring in New York
New York posts one of the highest CRNA medians in the country, and the New York-Newark-Jersey City metro matches that statewide figure. Upstate markets pull the story apart: Buffalo's median is closer to the national midrange, while Rochester and Utica-Rome land between Buffalo and NYC. Albany and Syracuse appear in BLS tables with suppressed high-wage markers in this release, so they are omitted from the metro table rather than guessed.
New York has not opted out of the federal Medicare CRNA supervision requirement. Postings still need a clear read on supervision or care-team structure, hospital privileges, and malpractice. High base pay does not erase state and local taxes or housing costs in downstate markets. Treat the OEWS number as a base-wage benchmark, then run take-home math for the borough or county you would actually live in.
- Separate base pay from call, overtime, and 1099 package totals before you compare an offer to the state median.
- Confirm privileges, practice 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), New York, May 2025. National series published May 15, 2026; verified August 5, 2026.
Common questions
New York CRNA salary FAQ
How much do CRNAs make in New York?
The New York median annual wage for nurse anesthetists was $321,030 in May 2025, according to BLS OEWS data. That is about 36% above the national median of $236,590. The New York 10th to 90th range ran from $144,900 to $342,480, with a steep climb from the lower quartile into the median.
Is New York CRNA pay the same in NYC and upstate?
No. The New York-Newark-Jersey City metro median matches the statewide median at $321,030. Buffalo publishes a lower median ($247,970). Rochester and Utica-Rome sit in between. Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan areas publish a median near the statewide figure. Compare the metro you would actually work in.
How is my New York CRNA salary percentile estimated?
The calculator annualizes the base pay you enter, then interpolates between New York'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 high New York CRNA pay mean higher take-home?
Not automatically. OEWS figures are employer-reported base wages, not cost-of-living adjusted net pay. New York state and local taxes, housing costs, and commute all change take-home versus a lower base offer elsewhere. Use the calculator for base-pay standing, then run your own net comparison.
What should I check when applying for a New York CRNA job?
Match the metro 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. New York has not opted out of the federal Medicare CRNA supervision requirement, so supervision or care-team language on the posting still matters. For how to decode listing labels, see the nurse anesthetist jobs guide.
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