CRNA salary in California
CRNAs in California earned a mean of $283,780 a year in May 2025, $35,460 above the national mean. That ranks California 6 of 44 states with published data.
$283,780mean annual pay
$136.43mean hourly
$292,410median pay
2,230CRNAs employed
Pay range in California
The middle of the market sits around the median. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $200,530 and the top 10% earn over $335,550.
Metro areas in California
| Metro area | Mean annual | CRNAs employed |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | Not published | 460 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $276,570 | 140 |
Compare nearby states
| State | Mean annual |
|---|---|
| Alaska | $311,110 |
| Oregon | $280,010 |
| Washington | $273,760 |
Working as a CRNA in California
- California has opted out of Medicare's physician supervision rule, which affects how CRNAs can practice in hospitals. Learn more.
- California has 6 accredited CRNA programs. See CRNA schools in California.
- To work in California you need a California APRN license (or the state's equivalent) and NBCRNA certification. California Board of Nursing.
BLS counts employees only, so independent contractors and practice owners are not included, and pay packages also differ in call, benefits and bonuses. See starting salaries and 1099 pay.
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Number 6 of 44. Each grey dot is one state; hover for names.
Bars run from the 10th percentile to the 90th percentile; the dark mark is the median.