CERTIFIED REGISTERED NURSE ANESTHETIST
Veterans Health Administration · Leavenworth, KS
Pay for CRNAs in the Shawnee 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 23 hospitals in the Shawnee metro area. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Shawnee.
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 |
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.
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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| 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).
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Veterans Health Administration · Leavenworth, KS
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CMS lists 23 hospitals in the Kansas City area, 10 of the 18 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of CRNAs.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Lukes North Hospital Kansas City, MO | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| St Lukes Hospital Of Kansas City Kansas City, MO | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| University Of Kansas Hospital Kansas City, KS | Acute care | Government and federal | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Adventhealth South Overland Park, Inc Overland Park, KS | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Kansas City Va Medical Center Kansas City, MO | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Overland Park Reg Med Ctr Overland Park, KS | Acute care | For-profit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Saint Luke's East Hospital Lees Summit, MO | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Saint Luke's South Hospital Overland Park, KS | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| University Health Lakewood Medical Center Kansas City, MO | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| University Of Kansas Health System Olathe Hospital Olathe, KS | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Johnson County (1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 18 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.
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lenexa, KS | 4 mi | $91.22/hr | 59,427 |
| Kansas City, KS | 8 mi | $91.22/hr | 156,752 |
| Lawrence, KS | 25 mi | $87.87/hr | 97,271 |
| Topeka, KS | 48 mi | $87.87/hr | 125,467 |
| St. Joseph, MO | 51 mi | $106.51/hr | 71,098 |
| Manhattan, KS | 97 mi | $87.87/hr | 54,700 |
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.
Shawnee city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
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).
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.
CMS lists 23 hospitals in the Kansas City area, led by Saint Lukes North Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
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.
HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Johnson County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
The federal per diem benchmark in Shawnee 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.
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