Compensation for certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) continues to increase at rates greater for those than of nurse practitioners and physician assistants. This increase reflects the effort organizations are making to address labor shortages for this in-demand specialty and manage increasing surgical volume.
SullivanCotter’s Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Compensation and Productivity Surveyprovides critical base salary and total cash compensation benchmarking information for APPs, including CRNAs. The survey features detailed insight into CRNA-specific pay practices. View highlights from the 2021-2023 survey results to learn more.
Compensation Design and Total Rewards, Workforce Compensation Benchmarking
INFOGRAPHIC | 2026 APP Compensation and Workforce Insights
Compensation Design and Total Rewards, Workforce Compensation Benchmarking
NP and PA Compensation Growth Slows as Anesthesia APP Pay Accelerates
Compensation Design and Total Rewards, Workforce Compensation Benchmarking
INFOGRAPHIC | APP Productivity Varies Significantly by Practice Setting
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