Per diemPosted 30+ days ago
CRNA (Per Diem) – Jefferson Health New Jersey
Jefferson Health · New Jersey
$183.26–$261.14/ hour
Top 25% pay
CRNA jobs in New Brunswick, NJ
CRNAs in the New Brunswick area earn a median of $115+ per hour, about $239,200+ a year, and the middle half of them earn between $110.57 and $115+. That is 7% above the U.S. median of $107.31 per hour. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in New Brunswick. The free report below lists employers near New Brunswick and what they pay.
- $115+median pay per hour, New York
- $111–$115+typical range per hour
- 1,500CRNAs employed in the metro area
- 113cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
CRNA pay in New Brunswick, NJ
The metro median is in line with the New Jersey statewide median of $115+ per hour. Nationally the median is $107.31 per hour. BLS counts about 1,500 nurse anesthetists employed in the New York-Newark-Jersey City metro area, 0.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.49).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $94.74 | $197,060 | 12% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $110.57 | $229,990 | 3% 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 New Brunswick
- Overall prices in New York-Newark-Jersey City run 13% above the U.S. average (index 112.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 49% above the U.S. average (index 148.6).
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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Named employers near New Brunswick, what they pay and the roles open now. Free for candidates, email only.
Get my free pay reportTravel assignment per diem in New Brunswick
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $122 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,414 |
| 13-week assignment | $18,382 |
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).
Open CRNA roles in New Jersey
Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in New Brunswick as they open.
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
CRNA (Full-Time) – Jefferson Health New Jersey * $75,000 Sign-on Bonus
Jefferson Health · New Jersey
$198k–$282k/ year
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Hospitals in New Brunswick
CMS lists 3 hospitals in New Brunswick, 0 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of CRNAs.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Peter's University Hospital New Brunswick, NJ | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital New Brunswick, NJ | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Children's Specialized Hospital New Brunswick, NJ | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Middlesex County
HRSA lists 3 active primary care shortage designations that include Middlesex County (3 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 12 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
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plainfield, NJ | 9 mi | $115+/hr | 56,507 |
| Perth Amboy, NJ | 9 mi | $115+/hr | 56,939 |
| Trenton, NJ | 25 mi | $115+/hr | 91,193 |
License and tax basics in New Jersey
New Jersey 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 New Jersey license by endorsement.
New Jersey taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in New Brunswick
New Brunswick city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do CRNAs make in New Brunswick, NJ?
CRNAs in the New York-Newark-Jersey City metro area have a median pay of $115+ per hour, about $239,200+ a year. The middle half earn between $110.57 and $115+ per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Where do CRNAs work in New Brunswick?
CMS lists 3 hospitals in New Brunswick, led by Saint Peter's University Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a New Jersey license to work in New Brunswick as a CRNA?
New Jersey 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 New Jersey license by endorsement. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is New Brunswick in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 3 active primary care shortage designations that include Middlesex 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 New Brunswick?
The federal per diem benchmark in New Brunswick is $122 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,414 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place CRNAs in New Brunswick?
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Your CRNA pay reportTop-paying hospitals shown · your New Jersey list by name comes with the full report
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Jefferson HealthNew Jersey · 2 postings$168.68/ hr$95–$261
- 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
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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: 2 CRNA roles
- CRNA (Per Diem) – Jefferson Health New JerseyPer diem$183.26–$261.14/ hour
- CRNA (Full-Time) – Jefferson Health New Jersey * $75,000 Sign-on BonusPermanent$198k–$282k/ year
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