New Graduate CRNA Salary 2016

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Specializes in Anesthesia.

Just curious to see what kind of job offers new grads are getting in their respective states. I know bringing up salary can be taboo, but I think it's important to know what kind of offers your peers are getting in order to increase your bargaining power.

I've been reading about 110K offers in Florida, 140k in California, more in Texas, etc. Almost all schools list that they have a 100% employment rate still. Just wondering what type of offers people are getting.

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I had a friend who works as a CRNA in CA. It ranges from 120-140k. She said she can surpass family practice MD's but im not sure if it is true.

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Specializes in Step-down ICU.

It all depends on where you want to live. I can tell you currently in Maryland you will get anywhere from $140k-200k, Carolinas 118k-130k, some places 150k-170k, Boston area is $160-$166k, Lubbock Tx $172k. These are all BASE salaries for new grad CRNAs. The market is very good for us right now.

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I've seen some rural area's in New Mexico offering new graduates 230K and up. It seems like Florida is where all the lowball offers are, like 120K starting

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Specializes in Registered Nurse.

Great pay! Wish I were at least 10 years younger to start this...

"...according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics 2016-17 Occupational Outlook Handbook, the median national annual salary for CRNAs is $153,780. Actual salaries may vary greatly based on specialization within the field, location, years of experience and a variety of other factors."

Taken from this link/article

How to Become a Nurse Anesthetist | 1

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Specializes in Registered Nurse.

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Any info on the South Florida area?

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Specializes in ICU.

Not south Florida but in Florida...expect around $130k for new grad (plus sign on bonus depending on company ~$10k).

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Specializes in Utilization Review.

A little off the subject, I have an MSN in Nursing but I have not been in the ICU setting for a few years, I have always dreamed of being a CRNA but ya know life got in the way and that prevented me from pursuing the CRNA certification. Does anyone have the same situation and went to CRNA School after they got their MSN? And of course financing the endeavor and how long it would take. I work at the VA, and they have a program for commissioned officers but it would require me to move I think, it is complicated. Just wondering if anyone has any input in optional programs.

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Specializes in ICU.

Also don't forget to consider state and/or city taxes (ex: NYC--you get hit with both state and city). Pay in Florida is lower, however, there is no state tax. This is a great tool to estimate what your pay will be after taxes, depending on your location: https://smartasset.com/taxes/income-taxes

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Specializes in critcal care, CRNA.
Also don't forget to consider state and/or city taxes (ex: NYC--you get hit with both state and city). Pay in Florida is lower, however, there is no state tax. This is a great tool to estimate what your pay will be after taxes, depending on your location: https://smartasset.com/taxes/income-taxes

This true but you also have to consider if you buy a house too. Many factors to consider. When I lived in Texas there was no income tax but property tax was ridiculous. It's all relative. The government is going to get their money one way or another. The best predictor I've see is between rural and urban hospitals. Least "desireable" the location the higher the pay. Not always but mostly from what I have seen.

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I have been told by several people "in-the-know" that Oklahoma is one of the better states for CRNAs. Gaswork.com has some lucrative positions posted.

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