PermanentPosted 9 days ago
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
The University of Kansas Health System · Kansas City, KS
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CRNA jobs in Kansas City, KS
Pay for CRNAs in the Kansas City area centers on $91.22 per hour, or about $189,740 a year. The lower quarter earns under $82.27 and the upper quarter over $106.51. That ranks 65th of 83 U.S. metro areas for CRNA pay, and 59th of 79 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Kansas City. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Kansas City.
- $91.22median pay per hour, Kansas City
- $82–$107typical range per hour
- 820CRNAs employed in the metro area
- 93cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
More open CRNA roles in Kansas City
2 more open roles from employers in Kansas City. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
Per diemPosted 20 days ago
PRN Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
The University of Kansas Health System · Kansas City, KS
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CRNA pay in Kansas City, KS
The metro median is 4% above the Kansas statewide median of $87.87 per hour. Nationally the median is $107.31 per hour. BLS counts about 820 nurse anesthetists employed in the Kansas City metro area, 0.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 2.28).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $68.81 | $143,120 | 36% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $82.27 | $171,120 | 23% below U.S. median |
| Median | $91.22 | $189,740 | 15% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $106.51 | $221,540 | 1% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $115+ | $239,200+ | 7% above U.S. median |
How Kansas City ranks
- 65th of 83 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 59th of 79 after adjusting for local prices
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Nurse Anesthetists (SOC 29-1151), all industries. Figures marked $115+ are the BLS top-coded maximum. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
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- Overall prices in Kansas City run 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.5, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 13% below the U.S. average (index 86.6).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $91.22 median hour buys what $98.57 buys at the national price level, 8% below the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your Kansas City paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$3,284
- Per year: $164,196
- Per month: $13,683
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Kansas City metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Kansas City
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $135 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,505 |
| 13-week assignment | $19,565 |
Travel CRNA assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Open CRNA roles in Kansas
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PermanentPosted 16 days ago
CERTIFIED REGISTERED NURSE ANESTHETIST
Veterans Health Administration · Leavenworth, KS
$166k–$241k/ year
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Hospitals in Kansas City
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Kansas City, 1 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of CRNAs.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Of Kansas Hospital Kansas City, KS | Acute care | Government and federal | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Providence Medical Center Kansas City, KS | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Wyandotte County
HRSA lists 3 active primary care shortage designations that include Wyandotte County (1 population-group, 2 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 22 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.
Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.
Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.
CRNA pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shawnee, KS | 8 mi | $91.22/hr | 69,724 |
| Kansas City, MO | 10 mi | $91.22/hr | 516,032 |
| Lawrence, KS | 30 mi | $87.87/hr | 97,271 |
| St. Joseph, MO | 44 mi | $106.51/hr | 71,098 |
| Topeka, KS | 52 mi | $87.87/hr | 125,467 |
| Manhattan, KS | 100 mi | $87.87/hr | 54,700 |
License and tax basics in Kansas
Kansas is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Kansas license by endorsement.
Kansas taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Kansas City
Kansas City city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do CRNAs make in Kansas City, KS?
CRNAs in the Kansas City metro area have a median pay of $91.22 per hour, about $189,740 a year. The middle half earn between $82.27 and $106.51 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Kansas City a good place for CRNAs once cost of living is counted?
Kansas City ranks 59th of 79 metro areas for CRNA pay after adjusting for local prices, and 65th of 83 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.
Where do CRNAs work in Kansas City?
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Kansas City, led by University Of Kansas Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Kansas license to work in Kansas City as a CRNA?
Kansas is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Kansas license by endorsement. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Kansas City in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 3 active primary care shortage designations that include Wyandotte County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Kansas City?
The federal per diem benchmark in Kansas City is $135 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,505 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place CRNAs in Kansas City?
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1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Essentia HealthDuluth, MN · 4 postings$173.59/ hr$142–$200
- MercyWisconsin · 3 postings$152.50/ hr$88–$200
- NewYork-PresbyterianNew York · 7 postings$145.43/ hr$130–$161
- Mass General BrighamSalem, MA · 26 postings$140.62/ hr$67–$200
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2What they are offering now
Low$90Median$139.42High$191
106 CRNA postings with published pay in the US, 69 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 1 CRNA roles
- CERTIFIED REGISTERED NURSE ANESTHETISTPermanent$166k–$241k/ year
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