NC · Apex · Updated October 15, 2026

CRNA jobs in Apex, NC

The median CRNA pay in North Carolina is $108.87 per hour ($226,460 a year), with the typical range running from $101.64 to $115+. That is 1% above the U.S. median of $107.31 per hour. The CMS hospital directory lists 6 hospitals in the Apex metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Apex.

CRNA pay in Apex, NC

Nationally the median is $107.31 per hour. BLS counts about 2,820 nurse anesthetists employed in North Carolina.

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$45.96$95,60057% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$101.64$211,4105% below U.S. median
Median$108.87$226,4601% 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 Apex

  • Overall prices in Raleigh-Cary run 2% below the U.S. average (index 98.2, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.5).

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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Estimated weekly gross$3,919
  • Per year: $195,966
  • Per month: $16,330

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for North Carolina. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Apex

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$131
Meals and incidentals per day$74
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,435
13-week assignment$18,655

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 North Carolina

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Hospitals in the Raleigh-Cary area

CMS lists 6 hospitals in the Raleigh-Cary area, 3 of the 3 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of CRNAs.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Rex Hospital
Raleigh, NC
Acute careGovernment and federal5 of 5Yes
Wakemed, Cary Hospital
Cary, NC
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Wakemed, Raleigh Campus
Raleigh, NC
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Holly Hill Mental Health Services
Raleigh, NC
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo
Raleigh Oaks Behavioral Health
Garner, NC
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo
Triangle Springs
Raleigh, NC
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo

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

Primary care shortage areas in Wake County

HRSA lists 6 active primary care shortage designations that include Wake County (2 population-group, 4 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 20 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
Cary, NC5 mi$108.87/hr182,659
Raleigh, NC15 mi$108.87/hr499,825
Chapel Hill, NC17 mi$108.87/hr64,028
Durham, NC17 mi$108.87/hr301,870
Burlington, NC41 mi$108.87/hr61,365
Fayetteville, NC45 mi$115+/hr209,496

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License and tax basics in North Carolina

North Carolina 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 North Carolina license by endorsement.

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

North Carolina state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Apex

Apex city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do CRNAs make in Apex, NC?

CRNAs in North Carolina have a median pay of $108.87 per hour, about $226,460 a year. The middle half earn between $101.64 and $115+ per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Where do CRNAs work in Apex?

CMS lists 6 hospitals in the Raleigh-Cary area, led by Rex Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a North Carolina license to work in Apex as a CRNA?

North Carolina 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 North Carolina license by endorsement. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

Is Apex in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 6 active primary care shortage designations that include Wake 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 Apex?

The federal per diem benchmark in Apex is $131 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,435 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place CRNAs in Apex?

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • Sentara HealthcareElizabeth City, NC · 2 postings$152.59/ hr$120–$195
  • Advocate HealthHigh Point, NC · 2 postings$129.68/ hr$100–$160
  • Essentia HealthDuluth, MN · 4 postings$173.59/ hr$142–$200
  • MercyWisconsin · 3 postings$152.50/ hr$88–$200

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2What they are offering now

Low$100Median$129.68High$177

5 CRNA postings with published pay in North Carolina, 5 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 5 CRNA roles

  1. Advance Practice Nurse (Nurse Anesthetist)Permanent
    $212k–$253k/ year
    Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Fort Bragg, NC · posted 10 days ago
  2. CRNA - Atrium Health LincolnPermanent
    $99.75–$159.60/ hour
    Advocate Health · North Carolina · posted 16 days ago

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