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$146K/yr
Average Salary
6 years
Years of Education
+20%
Job Growth
Many
Total Jobs
Work under supervising anesthesiologists to develop and implement anesthesia care plans for surgical patients. One of the highest-paying allied health careers.
$110K
Starting
$146K
Average
$182K
Senior
High School Diploma or GED
Foundation requirement for all pathways
Master's Degree in Nurse Anesthesia
Typically 6 years
Start your career
Entry-level positions and internships
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NBCRNA Certification (CRNA)
Required to practiceNational Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA)
Field
Healthcare & Medicine
Required Degree
Master's Degree
Time in School
6 years
Job Demand
10-Year Job Growth
+20%
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Pay range
$110K–$182K
10th–90th percentile
Job growth
+20%
projected 2024–2034
Number of jobs
—
unavailable
Much faster than average
Strong demand growth expected
Typical duties
Read the full duties, work environment, and education requirements on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Open BLS page →
No dedicated CAA SOC. Grouped under 29-1071 PAs ($133K median). **Industry surveys put CAA $180K-$220K starting**. Used PA SOC; keep DB salary if AAAA-survey based.