MN · Duluth · Updated October 15, 2026

CRNA jobs in Duluth, MN

Pay for CRNAs in the Duluth area centers on $103.94 per hour, or about $216,180 a year. The lower quarter earns under $101.80 and the upper quarter over $115+. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Duluth. That ranks 41st of 83 U.S. metro areas for CRNA pay, and 25th of 79 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Duluth.

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CRNA pay in Duluth, MN

The metro median is 10% below the Minnesota statewide median of $115+ per hour. Nationally the median is $107.31 per hour. BLS counts about 50 nurse anesthetists employed in the Duluth metro area, 0.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.24).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$98.42$204,7108% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$101.80$211,7405% below U.S. median
Median$103.94$216,1803% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$115+$239,200+7% above U.S. median
Top 10%$115+$239,200+7% above U.S. median

How Duluth ranks

  • 41st of 83 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 25th 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.

What your pay buys in Duluth

  • Overall prices in Duluth run 11% below the U.S. average (index 88.8, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 29% below the U.S. average (index 71.1).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $103.94 median hour buys what $115+ buys at the national price level, 9% above 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 Duluth paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$3,742
  • Per year: $187,092
  • Per month: $15,591

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

Travel assignment per diem in Duluth

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$184
Meals and incidentals per day$86
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,890
13-week assignment$24,570

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 Duluth

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Duluth, 1 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of CRNAs.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Essentia Health St Mary's Medical Center
Duluth, MN
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
St Lukes Hospital
Duluth, MN
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Essentia Health Duluth
Duluth, MN
Acute careNonprofitNot ratedNo

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

Primary care shortage areas in St. Louis County

HRSA lists 9 active primary care shortage designations that include St. Louis County (1 geographic, 2 population-group, 6 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 17 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
Blaine, MN122 mi$112.03/hr75,172
Coon Rapids, MN124 mi$112.03/hr63,807
Brooklyn Park, MN129 mi$112.03/hr82,893
St. Cloud, MN130 mi$115+/hr72,145
Maple Grove, MN131 mi$112.03/hr72,739
St. Paul, MN134 mi$112.03/hr307,465

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CRNA salary in Minnesota

License and tax basics in Minnesota

Minnesota is not in the Nurse Licensure Compact as of October 15, 2026, so a nurse licensed elsewhere applies to the Minnesota board for a license by endorsement before working here.

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

Minnesota state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Duluth

Duluth city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do CRNAs make in Duluth, MN?

CRNAs in the Duluth metro area have a median pay of $103.94 per hour, about $216,180 a year. The middle half earn between $101.80 and $115+ per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Duluth a good place for CRNAs once cost of living is counted?

Duluth ranks 25th of 79 metro areas for CRNA pay after adjusting for local prices, and 41st of 83 before adjusting. Overall prices run 11% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring CRNAs in Duluth?

We list 2 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Duluth. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Duluth.

Do I need a Minnesota license to work in Duluth as a CRNA?

Minnesota is not in the Nurse Licensure Compact as of October 15, 2026, so a nurse licensed elsewhere applies to the Minnesota board for a license by endorsement before working here. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

Is Duluth in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 9 active primary care shortage designations that include St. Louis 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 Duluth?

The federal per diem benchmark in Duluth is $184 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,890 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • Essentia HealthDuluth, MN · 4 postings$173.59/ hr$142–$200
  • Allina HealthMinnesota · 9 postings$135.00/ hr$125–$140
  • MercyWisconsin · 3 postings$152.50/ hr$88–$200
  • NewYork-PresbyterianNew York · 7 postings$145.43/ hr$130–$161

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Low$125Median$135.00High$142

15 CRNA postings with published pay in Minnesota, 7 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 15 CRNA roles

  1. Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)Permanent
    $185k–$268k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Minneapolis, MN · posted today
  2. CRNA - Abbott NorthwesternPermanent
    $130.00–$140.00/ hour
    Allina Health · Minnesota · posted 3 days ago

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