TX · Temple · Updated October 15, 2026

CRNA jobs in Temple, TX

CRNAs in Texas earn a median of $109.41 per hour, about $227,580 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $95.77 and $115+. That is 2% above the U.S. median of $107.31 per hour. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Temple. The free report below lists employers near Temple and what they pay.

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Baylor Scott & White Health · Temple, TX

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CRNA pay in Temple, TX

Nationally the median is $107.31 per hour. BLS counts about 3,660 nurse anesthetists employed in Texas.

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$85.74$178,34020% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$95.77$199,20011% below U.S. median
Median$109.41$227,5802% 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.

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What your pay buys in Temple

  • Overall prices in Killeen-Temple run 9% below the U.S. average (index 91.1, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 22% below the U.S. average (index 77.9).

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 Temple paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$3,939
  • Per year: $196,938
  • Per month: $16,412
  • Texas has no state income tax on wages.

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

Travel assignment per diem in Temple

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$110
Meals and incidentals per day$68
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,246
13-week assignment$16,198

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 (this is the standard rate that applies here). 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 Texas

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Hospitals in Temple

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple
Temple, TX
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Temple Va Medical Center (Va Central Texas Healthcare System)
Temple, TX
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal4 of 5Yes
Canyon Creek Behavioral Health
Temple, TX
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 Bell County

HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Bell County (1 population-group). 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
Killeen, TX20 mi$109.41/hr160,616
Waco, TX33 mi$109.41/hr146,608
Georgetown, TX35 mi$109.41/hr101,344
Round Rock, TX43 mi$109.41/hr135,359
Leander, TX46 mi$109.41/hr87,511
Pflugerville, TX47 mi$109.41/hr66,819

CRNA jobs in Texas · CRNA jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Texas

Texas 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 Texas license by endorsement.

Texas does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.

Texas state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Temple

Temple city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do CRNAs make in Temple, TX?

CRNAs in Texas have a median pay of $109.41 per hour, about $227,580 a year. The middle half earn between $95.77 and $115+ per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Where do CRNAs work in Temple?

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Temple, led by Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Texas license to work in Temple as a CRNA?

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

Is Temple in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Bell 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 Temple?

The federal per diem benchmark in Temple is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 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

  • Midwest Anesthesia Alliance LLCOdessa, TX · 1 wage offer$210.00/ hr$210–$210
  • 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: 1 CRNA roles

  1. APN (Certified Nurse Anesthetist) - EDRP/Relocation/Recruitment Incentive ApprovedPermanent
    $205k–$292k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · San Antonio, TX · posted 9 days ago

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