CRNA Salary in Texas
See the latest available wage data for nurse anesthetists in Texas, including annual pay, hourly pay, salary percentiles and major metro areas.
- Latest wage dataset:
- May 2025 BLS OEWS
- Page reviewed:
- 2026-03-30
- Occupation:
- Nurse Anesthetists, SOC 29-1151.00
Quick salary summary
Texas statewide wages, May 2025 BLS OEWS
Median annual wage
$244,990
Median hourly wage
$117.78/hr
10th percentile
$169,350/year
90th percentile
$340,950/year
25th percentile
$209,380
75th percentile
$323,140
CRNA salary range in Texas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $169,350 | $81.42 |
| 25th | $209,380 | $100.66 |
| 50th (Median) | $244,990 | $117.78 |
| 75th | $323,140 | $155.36 |
| 90th | $340,950 | $163.92 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS (2025)
What percentiles mean
| Measure | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | 10% earn at or below this level |
| 25th percentile | One quarter earn at or below this level |
| Median | Half earn below and half above |
| 75th percentile | Three quarters earn at or below this level |
| 90th percentile | 90% earn at or below this level |
Percentiles describe the wage distribution. They do not represent guaranteed starting, mid-career or maximum salaries.
Average vs. median CRNA salary
- Median is the 50th percentile: half of workers earn less and half earn more.
- Mean/average sums all wages and divides by employment; high earners can pull it above the median.
- Job boards show advertised pay, not wages for every employed CRNA.
The BLS median ($244,990) is the clearest statewide benchmark on this page. Mean wage figures can differ and should be identified separately when sourced from BLS.
CRNA salary per hour in Texas
The latest BLS 50th percentile hourly wage for Texas nurse anesthetists is $117.78 per hour (May 2025 BLS OEWS).
| Percentile | Hourly wage |
|---|---|
| 10th | $81.42 |
| 25th | $100.66 |
| 50th | $117.78 |
| 75th | $155.36 |
| 90th | $163.92 |
CRNA annual salary in Texas
| Percentile | Annual wage |
|---|---|
| 10th | $169,350 |
| 25th | $209,380 |
| 50th (Median) | $244,990 |
| 75th | $323,140 |
| 90th | $340,950 |
The statewide median annual wage is $244,990 based on May 2025 BLS OEWS data.
CRNA salary by Texas metro area
Metro figures represent the BLS-defined metropolitan area, not necessarily city limits.
| Metro area | Median annual wage | Median hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $244,990 | $117.78 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $218,650 | $105.12 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $275,310 | $132.36 |
| Longview | $195,450 | $93.97 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $279,410 | $134.33 |
| Texarkana, TX-AR | $199,320 | $95.83 |
Source: BLS May 2025 BLS OEWS via O*NET wage tables
For metros such as Waco, Corpus Christi, El Paso, Brownsville, Midland, or Tyler, a separate published CRNA wage estimate was not available in the BLS dataset used for this page.
What is a CRNA?
- CRNA stands for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (a nurse anesthetist).
- O*NET classifies nurse anesthetists under SOC 29-1151.
- Work includes administering anesthesia, monitoring vital signs, and managing patient recovery (BLS / O*NET).
Education and licensing context
CRNAs are advanced practice registered nurses with specialized graduate education. Texas licensing and national certification requirements apply (BLS / O*NET).
What affects CRNA compensation in Texas?
- Geographic labor market and metro demand
- Experience and case mix
- Hospital vs outpatient setting
- W-2 vs 1099 arrangement
- Call schedule, shift differentials, overtime
- Bonuses, benefits, retirement
- Locum or travel contract terms
Starting and entry-level salary
BLS does not publish a specific "starting salary" figure for new CRNAs in this dataset. The 10th percentile ($169,350) can show the lower end of the published wage distribution, but it should not be interpreted as a guaranteed new-graduate salary.
Hospital and employer CRNA pay
Employer-specific compensation can vary substantially and may include base salary, call pay, bonuses, retirement, health benefits and other pay. BLS state and metro wage data are not hospital-specific salary schedules. Check the employer's current job posting for offer details.
Travel and locum CRNA pay
Travel and locum CRNA compensation is usually structured differently from permanent W-2 salary. Contracts can combine hourly compensation, housing, stipends, travel benefits and other terms, so advertised rates should be evaluated as a complete compensation package.
Upper-end wages
The BLS 90th percentile for Texas nurse anesthetists is $340,950 annually. This is an upper-end wage benchmark, not a maximum salary.
Why salary sources differ
| Source type | What it measures |
|---|---|
| BLS OEWS | Occupational wages across the labor market |
| O*NET wage tables | BLS wage data by occupation and state |
| AANA compensation survey | CRNA compensation survey data (association) |
| Job postings | Advertised pay for available positions |
| Employer listings | Pay for specific jobs and packages |
These figures should not be treated as interchangeable.
CRNA vs NP salary in Texas
| Occupation | Texas median annual wage | Texas median hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse Anesthetists / CRNAs | $244,990 | $117.78 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $131,670 | $63.31 |
These occupations have different education, clinical roles, work settings and responsibilities, so salary alone does not measure career value or suitability.
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Texas Salary CalculatorSalary data year
Latest available official wage data: May 2025 BLS OEWS. Salary data year: 2025. Page review year: 2026.
Sources
| Data | Source |
|---|---|
| Texas CRNA wage data | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS |
| Texas CRNA percentile data | O*NET OnLine, BLS 2025 wage data |
| Texas NP comparison | BLS / O*NET 2025 wage data |
| CRNA compensation context | AANA public material |
Data & methodology
Occupation: Nurse Anesthetists, SOC 29-1151.00
Salary data: BLS OEWS, May 2025 BLS OEWS
Presented through: O*NET / U.S. Department of Labor
Review status: 2026-03-30
Found an incorrect salary figure or source? Contact us so we can review it against the underlying data.
Salary figures are labor-market estimates, not guarantees of individual compensation. Actual offers can vary by employer, experience, schedule, location, benefits and contract terms.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median CRNA salary in Texas?
- The BLS median annual wage for nurse anesthetists in Texas is $244,990 (May 2025 BLS OEWS).
- What is the average CRNA salary in Texas?
- Many sites say “average,” but the clearest official statewide benchmark in BLS OEWS is the median (50th percentile). Mean wages can differ because they are calculated differently. This page labels median and mean separately when both are sourced from BLS.
- How much does a CRNA make per hour in Texas?
- The BLS median hourly wage is $117.78/hour (May 2025 BLS OEWS).
- What is the CRNA starting salary in Texas?
- BLS does not publish a specific starting salary for new CRNAs. The 10th percentile shows the lower end of the wage distribution but is not a guaranteed new-graduate salary.
- What is an entry-level CRNA salary in Texas?
- There is no separate BLS field for entry-level CRNA pay in Texas. Use employer postings and offer letters for individual starting compensation, and treat percentile data as market distribution, not a promise of starting pay.
- How much do CRNAs make in Dallas?
- For the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro, BLS reports a median annual wage of $218,650 (May 2025 BLS OEWS).
- How much do CRNAs make in Houston?
- For Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, the BLS median is $275,310 per year (May 2025 BLS OEWS).
- How much do CRNAs make in Austin?
- For Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, the BLS median annual wage is $244,990 (May 2025 BLS OEWS).
- How much do CRNAs make in San Antonio?
- For San Antonio-New Braunfels, BLS reports a median of $279,410 annually (May 2025 BLS OEWS).
- Why do CRNA salary estimates vary between websites?
- Sites mix different datasets (BLS occupational wages, association surveys, and job postings), each measuring something different. Compare the source, year, and whether the figure is median, mean, or advertised pay.
- Is the 90th percentile the highest CRNA salary in Texas?
- No. The 90th percentile ($340,950/year in May 2025 BLS OEWS) means 90% of workers earn at or below that level. It is not a maximum salary.
- Does BLS publish city-level CRNA salary data?
- BLS publishes selected metropolitan and nonmetropolitan areas when sample size allows. This page lists Texas metros with published nurse anesthetist medians; other cities may not have a separate CRNA estimate in the same dataset.
- How does CRNA pay compare with nurse practitioner pay in Texas?
- BLS medians (May 2025 BLS OEWS): nurse anesthetists $244,990 vs nurse practitioners $131,670. Roles, education, and settings differ; salary alone does not measure career fit.
- Do travel or locum CRNAs earn differently?
- Travel and locum packages often combine hourly pay, stipends, housing, and contract terms. Compare total compensation and tax treatment rather than a single hourly rate.
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