Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) - MEE
Mass General Brigham · 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.
Mass General Brigham · Boston, MA
Mass General Brigham · Boston, MA
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Mass General Brigham · Boston, MA
Mass General Brigham · Boston, MA
Mass General Brigham · Boston, MA
Mass General Brigham · Boston, MA
Mass General Brigham · Boston, MA
Mass General Brigham · Boston, MA
Mass General Brigham · Boston, MA
Mass General Brigham · Boston, MA
Boston Medical Center · Boston, MA
1 more open role from employers in Boston. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
Named employers near Boston, what they pay and the roles open now. Free for candidates, email only.
Get my free pay report| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Mass General Brigham | 10 | $140.62 |
| Boston Medical Center | 1 | $132.21 |
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).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $111.40 | $231,710 | 4% above U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $112.58 | $234,170 | 5% 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.
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.
| Item | Federal 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).
CMS lists 12 hospitals in Boston, 3 of the 6 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of CRNAs.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brigham And Women's Hospital Boston, MA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Massachusetts General Hospital Boston, MA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| New England Baptist Hospital Boston, MA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | No |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Boston, MA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Boston Medical Center Boston, MA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Tufts Medical Center Boston, MA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Boston Children's Hospital Boston, MA | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
| Carney Hospital Boston, MA | Acute care | For-profit | Not rated | Yes |
| Massachusetts Eye And Ear Infirmary - Boston, MA | Acute care | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
| The Shriners' Hospital For Children - Boston Boston, MA | Children's | For-profit | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
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.
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everett, MA | 5 mi | $115+/hr | 51,825 |
| Quincy, MA | 5 mi | $115+/hr | 103,434 |
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.
Boston city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
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).
We list 11 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in Boston. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Boston.
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.
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.
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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