OH · Dayton · Updated October 15, 2026

CRNA jobs in Dayton, OH

CRNAs in the Dayton area earn a median of $103.47 per hour, about $215,210 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $87.29 and $111.75. That ranks 42nd of 83 U.S. metro areas for CRNA pay, and 36th of 79 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 6 hospitals in Dayton. The free report below lists employers near Dayton and what they pay.

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CRNA pay in Dayton, OH

The metro median is 1% below the Ohio statewide median of $104.02 per hour. Nationally the median is $107.31 per hour. BLS counts about 230 nurse anesthetists employed in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek metro area, 0.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.89).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$56.15$116,79048% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$87.29$181,56019% below U.S. median
Median$103.47$215,2104% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$111.75$232,4404% above U.S. median
Top 10%$115+$239,200+7% above U.S. median

How Dayton ranks

  • 42nd of 83 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 36th of 79 after adjusting for local prices
  • 2nd of 5 Ohio metro areas

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.

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What your pay buys in Dayton

  • Overall prices in Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek run 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.7, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 27% below the U.S. average (index 72.7).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $103.47 median hour buys what $111.63 buys at the national price level, 4% 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 Dayton paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$3,725
  • Per year: $186,246
  • Per month: $15,520

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

Travel assignment per diem in Dayton

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$115
Meals and incidentals per day$74
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,323
13-week assignment$17,199

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 Dayton

CMS lists 6 hospitals in Dayton, 2 of the 3 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of CRNAs.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Dayton Va Medical Center
Dayton, OH
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal5 of 5Yes
Kettering Health Dayton
Dayton, OH
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5No
Miami Valley Hospital
Dayton, OH
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Dayton Childrens Hospital
Dayton, OH
Children'sNonprofitNot ratedYes
Shriners Hospitals For Children
Dayton, OH
Children'sNonprofitNot ratedNo
Haven Behavioral Hospital Of Dayton
Dayton, OH
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 Montgomery County

HRSA lists 4 active primary care shortage designations that include Montgomery County (1 population-group, 3 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.

CRNA pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Kettering, OH7 mi$103.47/hr57,028
Middletown, OH21 mi$98.27/hr52,291
Springfield, OH24 mi$104.02/hr58,138
Hamilton, OH33 mi$98.27/hr63,953
Cincinnati, OH47 mi$98.27/hr314,915
Columbus, OH66 mi$107.77/hr933,263

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CRNA salary in Ohio

License and tax basics in Ohio

Ohio 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 Ohio license by endorsement.

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

Ohio state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Dayton

Dayton city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do CRNAs make in Dayton, OH?

CRNAs in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek metro area have a median pay of $103.47 per hour, about $215,210 a year. The middle half earn between $87.29 and $111.75 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek ranks 36th of 79 metro areas for CRNA pay after adjusting for local prices, and 42nd of 83 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.

Where do CRNAs work in Dayton?

CMS lists 6 hospitals in Dayton, led by Dayton Va Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Ohio license to work in Dayton as a CRNA?

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

Is Dayton in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 4 active primary care shortage designations that include Montgomery 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 Dayton?

The federal per diem benchmark in Dayton is $115 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,323 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 employers

  • Cleveland ClinicCleveland, OH · 1 wage offer$113.89/ hr$114–$114
  • 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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Low$90Median$139.42High$191

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