KS · Manhattan · Updated October 15, 2026

CRNA jobs in Manhattan, KS

The median CRNA pay in Kansas is $87.87 per hour ($182,770 a year), with the typical range running from $79.85 to $95.88. That is 18% below the U.S. median of $107.31 per hour. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Manhattan. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Manhattan.

CRNA pay in Manhattan, KS

Nationally the median is $107.31 per hour.

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$71.36$148,43034% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$79.85$166,09026% below U.S. median
Median$87.87$182,77018% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$95.88$199,43011% below U.S. median
Top 10%$113.84$236,7906% above U.S. median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Nurse Anesthetists (SOC 29-1151), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Manhattan

  • Overall prices in Manhattan run 10% below the U.S. average (index 90.2, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 28% below the U.S. average (index 72.0).

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.

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Estimated weekly gross$3,163
  • Per year: $158,166
  • Per month: $13,180

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for Kansas. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Manhattan

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$110
Meals and incidentals per day$68
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,246
13-week assignment$16,198

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 (this is the standard rate that applies here). 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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Hospitals in Manhattan

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Manhattan, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of CRNAs.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Ascension Via Christi Hospital Manhattan, Inc
Manhattan, KS
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Manhattan Surgical Hospital Llc
Manhattan, KS
Acute careOtherNot ratedNo

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Primary care shortage areas in Riley County

HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Riley County (1 population-group). The highest-scoring one rates 15 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

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Topeka, KS50 mi$87.87/hr125,467
Lawrence, KS74 mi$87.87/hr97,271
Shawnee, KS97 mi$91.22/hr69,724
Lenexa, KS98 mi$91.22/hr59,427
Olathe, KS98 mi$91.22/hr149,035
Kansas City, KS100 mi$91.22/hr156,752

CRNA jobs in Kansas · CRNA jobs nationwide

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.

Kansas state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Manhattan

Manhattan city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do CRNAs make in Manhattan, KS?

CRNAs in Kansas have a median pay of $87.87 per hour, about $182,770 a year. The middle half earn between $79.85 and $95.88 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Where do CRNAs work in Manhattan?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Manhattan, led by Ascension Via Christi Hospital Manhattan, Inc. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Kansas license to work in Manhattan 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 Manhattan in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Riley 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 Manhattan?

The federal per diem benchmark in Manhattan is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place CRNAs in Manhattan?

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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

  1. CERTIFIED REGISTERED NURSE ANESTHETISTPermanent
    $166k–$241k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Leavenworth, KS · posted 16 days ago

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