Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Travel Nurse Pay & Jobs
CRNAs administer anesthesia and manage patient care before, during, and after surgical procedures. Travel CRNAs are among the highest-paid healthcare travelers.
Data reviewed July 3, 2026 · 50 states, 221 cities, FY2026 GSA rates
Specialty pay figures on this page are our own editorial estimates, reviewed July 31, 2026 — not survey or government wage data. How we produce these numbers.
Calculate Your Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Travel Nurse Pay
Use our calculator to estimate your take-home pay as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist travel nurse, including cost of living analysis.
Travel Nurse Pay Breakdown
Estimate your take-home pay, taxes, and blended rate in seconds.
Federal tax applies to wages after the $16,100 standard deduction; FICA applies to all wages. Tax-free stipends are excluded from both.
Same-state assignment, and TX levies no wage income tax, so no state income tax return is due on these wages.
Overtime (Optional)
Blended Hourly Rate
$58.89
Based on 36 hours in TX.
Gross Weekly Pay
$2,120
Taxable Weekly Income
$720
Estimated Weekly Taxes
$100
True Net Weekly Pay
$2,020
Assignment Projections
13-Week Assignment
$26,266
Net Pay
26-Week Assignment
$52,532
Net Pay
Annual (52 weeks)
$105,063
Net Pay
Take Home vs Taxes
Take Home
$2,020
per week
Taxes
$100
per week
Total Gross: $2,120 per week
🏠 Housing Stipend Analysis
Your Weekly Housing Stipend
$1,000
≈ $4,330/month
Est. 1BR Rent in Texas
$1,100
Monthly average
✅ Potential Tax-Free Pocket Money
+$3,230
Your stipend covers rent with $3,230 left over each month.
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Cost of Living Analysis in Texas
After rent, this is what you'll have left each month for other expenses
National average = 100. Texas's cost of living is lower than the national average by 7.3 points.
Housing Cost: Low
Utilities: Low
Rent figures are our own editorial estimates, not survey or listings data. Actual rent varies by neighborhood and housing type.
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Average Hourly Rate
$130/hr
Average Weekly Pay
$5,200
Average Annual Pay
$270,400
Requirements for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Travel Nurses
- CRNA certification (NBCRNA)
- MSN or DNP in nurse anesthesia
- 3+ years CRNA experience preferred
- ACLS
- BLS
Note: Requirements may vary by facility and state. Always verify specific requirements with your travel nurse agency.
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Pay by State
Browse travel nurse pay, GSA stipend ceilings and tax detail for each state.
$42/hr
AK$55/hr
AZ$48/hr
AR$40/hr
CA$55/hr
CO$50/hr
CT$52/hr
DE$48/hr
FL$51/hr
GA$51/hr
HI$58/hr
ID$46/hr
IL$48/hr
IN$42/hr
IA$40/hr
KS$41/hr
KY$40/hr
LA$43/hr
ME$46/hr
MD$50/hr
MA$56/hr
MI$45/hr
MN$48/hr
MS$38/hr
MO$42/hr
MT$44/hr
NE$41/hr
NV$50/hr
NH$48/hr
NJ$52/hr
NM$46/hr
NY$58/hr
NC$44/hr
ND$42/hr
OH$52/hr
OK$40/hr
OR$54/hr
PA$48/hr
RI$50/hr
SC$42/hr
SD$40/hr
TN$41/hr
TX$46/hr
UT$45/hr
VT$48/hr
VA$47/hr
WA$56/hr
WV$38/hr
WI$44/hr
WY$44/hr
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist travel nurses make?
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist travel nurses typically earn between $125 and $140 per hour in taxable wages, with an average of $130/hr. When including tax-free stipends, the blended hourly rate typically ranges from $169-180 per hour.
What are the requirements for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist travel nurses?
Requirements for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist travel nurses typically include: CRNA certification (NBCRNA), MSN or DNP in nurse anesthesia, 3+ years CRNA experience preferred, ACLS, BLS. Requirements may vary by facility and state.
What is the demand for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist travel nurses?
The demand for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist travel nurses is very high. This specialty offers excellent job opportunities and competitive pay rates.
Which states pay the most for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist travel nurses?
California, New York, Massachusetts, Washington, and Oregon typically offer the highest pay rates for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist travel nurses. However, consider cost of living when evaluating total compensation. Use our [state comparison tool](/compare-states/) to compare pay across different states.