đź’µ New York CRNA Salary (2025)
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) in New York enjoy some of the highest salaries in the nation, especially in metro areas like New York City. With a concentration of top-tier hospitals and a high demand for anesthesia providers, New York CRNA salaries reflect both the skill required and the cost of living in the state.
🩺 How Much Do CRNAs Make in New York?
In 2025, the average CRNA salary in New York ranges from $243,000 to over $300,000 per year, depending on location, experience, and employer.
đź“Š Statewide Salary Overview
- Nurse.org (2025):
- AMN Healthcare:
Reports a statewide average salary of $256,160/year.
Lists an average of $215,000, though this may underrepresent pay in major metro areas like NYC.
🏙️ CRNA Salary in New York City
The New York City metro area offers some of the highest CRNA salaries in the U.S., with compensation packages reflecting both demand and living costs.
- Salary.com (May 2025):
- Indeed (May 2025):
- ZipRecruiter (May 2025):
- Job Postings:
- Memorial Sloan Kettering: $278,100 – $357,400
- Northwell Health: $250,000 – $305,000
- Hospital for Special Surgery: $246,750 – $284,250
Average salary in NYC is $261,703, with most CRNAs earning between $243,486 and $282,088. Top earners can reach $300,648.
Lists hourly rates between $168 and $173, translating to annual salaries exceeding $350,000 for high earners.
Reports an average of $136.60/hour, with highs up to $209.86/hour.
⏱️ Locum Tenens & Contract CRNA Pay
Locum CRNA roles in both NYC and upstate New York frequently offer:
- $205/hour, full-time (40 hrs/week)
- No weekends, no on-call
- Competitive benefits packages
These positions are particularly attractive to experienced CRNAs seeking schedule flexibility and premium hourly pay.
🏥 CRNA Employers & Work Settings in New York
New York CRNAs practice in a wide variety of settings:
- Academic medical centers (e.g., NewYork-Presbyterian, Mount Sinai)
- Cancer & surgical specialty hospitals (e.g., Memorial Sloan Kettering, Hospital for Special Surgery)
- Community hospitals and outpatient centers
Many positions include exposure to high-acuity cases such as trauma, transplant, and advanced oncology.
🧠Key Takeaways
- Typical salary range for CRNAs in New York is $243,000–$282,000, with many full-time roles averaging $255,000–$262,000.
- Hourly pay commonly ranges from $136 to $209/hour, with locum tenens rates around $205/hour.
- Top earners—including senior CRNAs and those in specialty centers—can earn $300,000 to $357,000+ annually.
- While New York’s cost of living is high, CRNA salaries are structured to offset expenses, especially in NYC.
- New York remains a top-paying and high-demand market for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, offering both compensation and career prestige.