Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Salary in California

Estimated median pay is $340,000 per year, with a typical range of $269,000–$382,500 depending on experience, setting and shift differentials.

We apply California's registered-nurse wage index (its RN mean pay relative to the national RN mean) to the national median for this role. It's a modeled estimate, not state-specific BLS data broken out by role — use it as a starting point, not a guarantee.

California pays above the national average for nursing roles — its RN wage index is 160% of the national mean.

No — this reflects staff/permanent employment estimates. Travel and per-diem rates run higher and include stipends; see our staffing pages for contract-specific pay.