CRNA salary in North Carolina
Annualize your CRNA base pay and see where it falls against North Carolina nurse anesthetist wages from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
BLS OEWS May 2025 · North Carolina · SOC 29-1151
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North Carolina pay context
North Carolina CRNA wages vs the national median
North Carolina’s May 2025 median for nurse anesthetists ($224,610) sits 5.1% below the national median ($236,590). Raleigh-Cary publishes a much lower median than Charlotte or Greensboro in this release, while some nonmetropolitan areas sit above the statewide median. The market inside North Carolina matters as much as the statewide figure.
- Compare base pay with North Carolina percentiles, not only the national CRNA calculator.
- See national CRNA nurse salary or CRNA salary in South Carolina for other geographies.
State percentiles
North Carolina nurse anesthetist salary range
BLS OEWS wage percentiles for nurse anesthetists in North Carolina. Benchmarks only, not recommended rates or guarantees.
| Percentile | Hourly wage | Annual wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56.33 | $117,170 |
| 25th | $80.33 | $167,090 |
| 50th | $107.99 | $224,610 |
| 75th | $133.67 | $278,040 |
| 90th | $155.60 | $323,640 |
Metro detail
CRNA salary by North Carolina metro
Selected metropolitan and nonmetropolitan area wages for nurse anesthetists. Raleigh’s published median is well below Charlotte and Greensboro in this release. Location inside the state can matter as much as the statewide median.
| Metro area | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville, NC | $117,110 | $331,760 | $331,760 |
| Greensboro-High Point, NC | $157,860 | $297,560 | $322,880 |
| Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $192,840 | $285,030 | $330,650 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $222,510 | $277,550 | $334,180 |
| Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $224,830 | $270,400 | $323,640 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $207,230 | $233,060 | $387,020 |
| Asheville, NC | $124,100 | $223,630 | $289,380 |
| Wilmington, NC | $120,630 | $218,830 | $266,240 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $72,220 | $216,140 | $301,220 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC | $71,800 | $213,630 | $331,510 |
| Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $96,920 | $190,630 | $322,350 |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $72,600 | $155,250 | $319,050 |
Local market
CRNA jobs and hiring in North Carolina
North Carolina OEWS data show a wide metro pay spread. Fayetteville and Greensboro publish higher medians than Raleigh-Cary, and several nonmetropolitan areas sit near or above the statewide median. Facility and region matter as much as the statewide figure.
Charlotte, the Triangle, and the Triad usually have more hospital-system W-2 postings. Coastal and mountain markets can differ on call and ambulatory surgery volume. Ask whether an advertised package is base-only, call-heavy, or 1099.
- 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), North Carolina, May 2025. National series published May 15, 2026; verified August 5, 2026.
Common questions
North Carolina CRNA salary FAQ
How much do CRNAs make in North Carolina?
The North Carolina median annual wage for nurse anesthetists was $224,610 in May 2025, according to BLS OEWS data. That is about 5% below the national median of $236,590. The North Carolina 10th to 90th range ran from $117,170 to $323,640.
Why is Raleigh CRNA pay lower than Charlotte in this data?
In the May 2025 OEWS release, Raleigh-Cary’s published median for nurse anesthetists is well below Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia and Greensboro-High Point. OEWS reports what surveyed employers paid; it does not adjust for cost of living or explain facility mix. Use the metro table for the market you are targeting.
How is my North Carolina CRNA salary percentile estimated?
The calculator annualizes the base pay you enter, then interpolates between North Carolina’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 a North Carolina 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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