MA · Boston · Updated October 15, 2026

CRNA jobs in Boston, MA

CRNAs in the Boston area earn a median of $115+ per hour, about $239,200+ a year, and the middle half of them earn between $112.58 and $115+. That is 7% above the U.S. median of $107.31 per hour. 11 open roles with published pay are listed for Boston. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Boston.

Open CRNA roles in Boston

PermanentPosted 21 days ago

CRNA-MGH

Mass General Brigham · Boston, MA

$280k–$305k/ year
  • Full time
  • Req RQ4080823
Top 25% pay
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1 more open role from employers in Boston. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.

PermanentPosted 8 days ago

CRNA

Tufts Medicine · Boston, MA

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  • Regular
  • Req R26744
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Who is hiring CRNAs near Boston

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
Mass General Brigham10$140.62
Boston Medical Center1$132.21

CRNA pay in Boston, MA

The metro median is in line with the Massachusetts statewide median of $115+ per hour. Nationally the median is $107.31 per hour. BLS counts about 400 nurse anesthetists employed in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton metro area, 0.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.45).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$111.40$231,7104% above U.S. median
Lower quartile$112.58$234,1705% above U.S. median
Median$115+$239,200+7% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$115+$239,200+7% above 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.

What your pay buys in Boston

  • Overall prices in Boston-Cambridge-Newton run 8% above the U.S. average (index 108.3, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 48% above the U.S. average (index 148.4).

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.

Travel assignment per diem in Boston

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$273
Meals and incidentals per day$92
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$2,555
13-week assignment$33,215

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).

Hospitals in Boston

CMS lists 12 hospitals in Boston, 3 of the 6 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of CRNAs.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Brigham And Women's Hospital
Boston, MA
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, MA
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
New England Baptist Hospital
Boston, MA
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5No
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Boston, MA
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Boston Medical Center
Boston, MA
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Tufts Medical Center
Boston, MA
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Boston Children's Hospital
Boston, MA
Children'sNonprofitNot ratedYes
Carney Hospital
Boston, MA
Acute careFor-profitNot ratedYes
Massachusetts Eye And Ear Infirmary -
Boston, MA
Acute careNonprofitNot ratedYes
The Shriners' Hospital For Children - Boston
Boston, MA
Children'sFor-profitNot ratedNo

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

Primary care shortage areas in Suffolk County

HRSA lists 17 active primary care shortage designations that include Suffolk County (1 population-group, 16 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 19 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
Everett, MA5 mi$115+/hr51,825
Quincy, MA5 mi$115+/hr103,434

CRNA jobs in Massachusetts · CRNA jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Massachusetts

Massachusetts has enacted the Nurse Licensure Compact but has not implemented it as of October 15, 2026, so a nurse working here applies for a Massachusetts license by endorsement.

Massachusetts taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

Massachusetts state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Boston

Boston city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do CRNAs make in Boston, MA?

CRNAs in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton metro area have a median pay of $115+ per hour, about $239,200+ a year. The middle half earn between $112.58 and $115+ per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Who is hiring CRNAs in Boston?

We list 11 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in Boston. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Boston.

Do I need a Massachusetts license to work in Boston as a CRNA?

Massachusetts has enacted the Nurse Licensure Compact but has not implemented it as of October 15, 2026, so a nurse working here applies for a Massachusetts license by endorsement. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

Is Boston in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 17 active primary care shortage designations that include Suffolk 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 Boston?

The federal per diem benchmark in Boston is $273 a night for lodging and $92 a day for meals and incidentals, about $2,555 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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Your CRNA pay reportBoston, MA · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026

1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • Mass General BrighamSalem, MA · 26 postings$140.62/ hr$67–$200
  • Boston Medical CenterBrighton, MA · 8 postings$139.42/ hr$125–$139
  • UMass Memorial Health CareWorcester, MA · 3 postings$116.30/ hr$83–$150

Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.

2What they are offering now

Low$135Median$140.62High$147

37 CRNA postings with published pay in Massachusetts, 28 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 37 CRNA roles

  1. CRNA Part Time 20 hrs - SalemPermanent
    $280k–$305k/ year
    Mass General Brigham · Salem, MA · posted today
  2. Nurse Anesthetist per diem FaulknerPer diem
    $146.64–$200.00/ hour
    Mass General Brigham · Jamaica Plain, MA · posted 6 days ago

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