NY · Albany · Updated October 15, 2026

CRNA jobs in Albany, NY

Pay for CRNAs in the Albany area centers on $115+ per hour, or about $239,200+ a year. The lower quarter earns under $114.39 and the upper quarter over $115+. That is 7% above the U.S. median of $107.31 per hour. The CMS hospital directory lists 4 hospitals in Albany. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Albany.

CRNA pay in Albany, NY

The metro median is in line with the New York statewide median of $115+ per hour. Nationally the median is $107.31 per hour. BLS counts about 210 nurse anesthetists employed in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy metro area, 0.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.46).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$114.39$237,9307% above U.S. median
Lower quartile$114.39$237,9307% 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 Albany

  • Overall prices in Albany-Schenectady-Troy run in line with the U.S. average (index 99.6, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 3% above the U.S. average (index 102.6).

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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Travel assignment per diem in Albany

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$117
Meals and incidentals per day$86
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,421
13-week assignment$18,473

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 York

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Hospitals in Albany

CMS lists 4 hospitals in Albany, 0 of the 3 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of CRNAs.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Albany Va Medical Center
Albany, NY
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal2 of 5Yes
St Peter's Hospital
Albany, NY
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Albany Medical Center Hospital
Albany, NY
Acute careNonprofit1 of 5Yes
Capital District Psych Center
Albany, NY
PsychiatricGovernment and federalNot ratedNo

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

Primary care shortage areas in Albany County

HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Albany County (1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 21 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
Troy, NY8 mi$115+/hr51,065
Schenectady, NY11 mi$115+/hr69,495
Chicopee, MA71 mi$115+/hr55,381
Springfield, MA75 mi$115+/hr154,888
Utica, NY78 mi$115+/hr63,660
Bristol, CT81 mi$109.58/hr62,195

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License and tax basics in New York

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

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

New York state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Albany

Albany city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do CRNAs make in Albany, NY?

CRNAs in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy metro area have a median pay of $115+ per hour, about $239,200+ a year. The middle half earn between $114.39 and $115+ per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Where do CRNAs work in Albany?

CMS lists 4 hospitals in Albany, led by Albany Va Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a New York license to work in Albany as a CRNA?

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

Is Albany in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Albany 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 Albany?

The federal per diem benchmark in Albany is $117 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,421 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

  • NewYork-PresbyterianNew York · 7 postings$145.43/ hr$130–$161
  • Essentia HealthDuluth, MN · 4 postings$173.59/ hr$142–$200
  • MercyWisconsin · 3 postings$152.50/ hr$88–$200
  • Mass General BrighamSalem, MA · 26 postings$140.62/ hr$67–$200

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2What they are offering now

Low$130Median$145.43High$161

7 CRNA postings with published pay in New York, 2 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 7 CRNA roles

  1. Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist - CRNA- NewYork-Presbyterian/Lower Manhattan Hospital-SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLEPermanent
    $270k–$335k/ year
    NewYork-Presbyterian · New York · posted yesterday
  2. Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist - CRNA – NYP/Allen Pavilion - 24 Hour Shifts OnlyPermanent
    $270k–$335k/ year
    NewYork-Presbyterian · New York · posted 30 days ago

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