Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist salary in Minnesota
A certified registered nurse anesthetist in Minnesota earns an estimated $234,370 a year ($112.68/hr) — about 5% above the U.S. average, with most between $186,950 and $251,160. State figures are estimates based on national pay for the role and local cost of living — a starting point, not a guaranteed local wage.
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist — Minnesota
EstimatedMedian annual pay
$234,370
+5% vs nationalHourly
$112.68/hr
- Typical range
- $186,950–$251,160
- What most nurses earn
- High end
- $251,160
- Top earners
- Entry level
- $152,680
- Newer nurses
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist pay by city in Minnesota
Estimated pay in the state's largest metro areas.
| City | Est. annual | Est. hourly |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | $236,600 | $113.75 |
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist pay in nearby-paying states
How Minnesota compares to states with similar certified registered nurse anesthetist pay.
Other nursing roles in Minnesota
Compare estimated pay for related roles in this state.
What affects certified registered nurse anesthetist pay in Minnesota
Above-median pay; strong Twin Cities market. For a certified registered nurse anesthetist specifically, pay is shaped by the metro labor market, hospital vs clinic vs long-term-care setting, union presence, shift differentials, unit acuity, and years of experience. Certifications and a move into charge or advanced-practice roles raise pay further. Use the calculator to estimate your own.
How this estimate was calculated
The Minnesota figure adjusts the national RN average of $223,210 for local pay levels — a factor of 1.05× (about 5% above the U.S. average). It is a starting point — not an official Minnesota wage — until verified local figures and nurse submissions are loaded.
Local pay can vary well beyond this by specialty, shift, union status, employer type, overtime, and care setting. When official state wage data is loaded, this number updates to a verified value automatically.
Use this state estimate as a starting point
- It’s a starting point for Minnesota, based on national pay and local cost of living until official state data is loaded — not a guaranteed local wage.
- Your actual pay shifts with role and specialty, care setting, shift, overtime, union status, and years of experience — so compare a role-specific page and personalize the calculator.
- Reviewed salary submissions from nurses in Minnesota make this page more precise over time.
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist salary in Minnesota — FAQ
- How much does a certified registered nurse anesthetist make in Minnesota?
- A certified registered nurse anesthetist in Minnesota earns an estimated $234,370 a year — about $112.68 an hour, with most between $186,950 and $251,160. That's about 5% above the national average. This is an estimate based on national pay for the role and Minnesota's local pay level, not a guaranteed local wage.
- Is Minnesota a good state for certified registered nurse anesthetists?
- For pay, Minnesota sits about 5% above the national average for certified registered nurse anesthetists. A higher number often comes with a higher cost of living, so weigh the estimated $234,370 against local housing and expenses rather than the headline figure alone.
- Which city in Minnesota pays certified registered nurse anesthetists the most?
- Among Minnesota metros we track, Minneapolis tends to have the highest estimated pay for certified registered nurse anesthetists, at roughly $236,600 a year. City figures are estimates based on the role's national pay and local cost of living.
- How does Minnesota certified registered nurse anesthetist pay compare to the national average?
- The national figure for a certified registered nurse anesthetist is about $223,210 a year, versus an estimated $234,370 in Minnesota — about 5% above the national average. Use the calculator to factor in your experience, specialty, and shift.
- Why are some figures verified and others estimates?
- National pay for the main nursing roles — registered nurses, LPNs/LVNs, nurse practitioners, CRNAs, nurse midwives, and nursing assistants — comes from verified public wage data. State, city, and specialty figures that aren't reported on their own start from that national pay and are labeled "Estimated" or "Specialty estimate." We never show an estimate as a verified figure.
Source & confidence— An estimate based on national nurse pay and local cost of living. A ballpark to start from, not an exact figure.
Modeled estimate (BLS national × state wage index)
Minnesota figures for SOC 29-1151 are modeled by applying a state wage index of 1.05 to the BLS national median. Import official OEWS state files to replace with verified figures.
Source year 2024. Last reviewed June 1, 2025. Full methodology
Estimated figure — national certified registered nurse anesthetist pay adjusted for Minnesota. Last reviewed June 1, 2025.