Per diemPosted 2 days ago
CRNA - Sentara Leigh Hospital (PRN)
Sentara Healthcare · Norfolk, VA
$364k–$406k/ year
Top 25% payNew this week
CRNA jobs in Chesapeake, VA
The median CRNA pay in the Chesapeake area is $99.40 per hour ($206,760 a year), with the typical range running from $82.40 to $104.13. 13 open roles with published pay are listed for Chesapeake and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Chesapeake. The free report below lists employers near Chesapeake and what they pay.
- $99.40median pay per hour, Virginia Beach
- $82–$104typical range per hour
- 13open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open CRNA roles near Chesapeake
Roles in other cities of the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk area.
PermanentPosted 2 days ago
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Anesthesiology
Sentara Healthcare · Norfolk, VA
$250k–$250k/ year
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Per diemPosted 13 days ago
CRNA- Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital (PRN)
Sentara Healthcare · Virginia Beach, VA
$364k–$406k/ year
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 15 days ago
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist – Anesthesiology
Sentara Healthcare · Suffolk, VA
$250k–$250k/ year
Per diemPosted 20 days ago
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist – Anesthesiology (PRN)
Sentara Healthcare · Norfolk, VA
$364k–$406k/ year
Top 25% pay
Per diemPosted 20 days ago
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist – Anesthesiology (PRN)
Sentara Healthcare · Virginia Beach, VA
$364k–$406k/ year
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 20 days ago
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist – Anesthesiology (Full Time)
Sentara Healthcare · Suffolk, VA
$260k–$260k/ year
PermanentPosted 20 days ago
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist – Anesthesiology
Sentara Healthcare · Newport News, VA
$250k–$250k/ year
PermanentPosted 20 days ago
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist – Anesthesiology
Sentara Healthcare · Hampton, VA
$250k–$250k/ year
PermanentPosted 20 days ago
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist – Anesthesiology
Sentara Healthcare · Norfolk, VA
$250k–$250k/ year
PermanentPosted 20 days ago
CRNA - Sentara Virginia Beach Hospital ASC (Full-Time)
Sentara Healthcare · Virginia Beach, VA
$250k–$250k/ year
PermanentPosted 20 days ago
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist - Anesthesiology
Sentara Healthcare · Virginia Beach, VA
$250k–$250k/ year
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Get my free pay reportCRNA pay in Chesapeake, VA
The metro median is 3% above the Virginia statewide median of $96.14 per hour. Nationally the median is $107.31 per hour.
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $43.75 | $91,000 | 59% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $82.40 | $171,390 | 23% below U.S. median |
| Median | $99.40 | $206,760 | 7% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $104.13 | $216,590 | 3% below 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 Chesapeake
- Overall prices in Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk run 2% below the U.S. average (index 97.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: in line with the U.S. average (index 99.8).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $99.40 median hour buys what $101.49 buys at the national price level, 5% below 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 Chesapeake paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$3,578
- Per year: $178,920
- Per month: $14,910
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Chesapeake
| Item | Federal 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).
Hospitals in Chesapeake
CMS lists 1 hospital in Chesapeake, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of CRNAs.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesapeake General Hospital Chesapeake, VA | Acute care | Government and federal | 3 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Chesapeake city
HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Chesapeake city (2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth, VA | 13 mi | $99.40/hr | 96,482 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | 17 mi | $99.40/hr | 454,808 |
| Richmond, VA | 87 mi | $59.83/hr | 233,655 |
| Greenville, NC | 96 mi | $108.87/hr | 95,138 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | 97 mi | $108.87/hr | 54,541 |
| Wake Forest, NC | 133 mi | $108.87/hr | 56,764 |
License and tax basics in Virginia
Virginia 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 Virginia license by endorsement.
Virginia taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Chesapeake
Chesapeake city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do CRNAs make in Chesapeake, VA?
CRNAs in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk metro area have a median pay of $99.40 per hour, about $206,760 a year. The middle half earn between $82.40 and $104.13 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Who is hiring CRNAs in Chesapeake?
We list 13 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Chesapeake.
Do I need a Virginia license to work in Chesapeake as a CRNA?
Virginia 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 Virginia license by endorsement. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Chesapeake in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Chesapeake city. 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 Chesapeake?
The federal per diem benchmark in Chesapeake 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.
Does Valorem Health place CRNAs in Chesapeake?
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Your CRNA pay reportChesapeake, VA · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Sentara HealthcareVirginia Beach, VA · 15 postings$120.19/ hr$120–$195
- Carilion ClinicRoanoke, VA · 2 postings$119.56/ hr$92–$147
- Veterans Health AdministrationSalem, VA · 2 postings$118.83/ hr$97–$141
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$116Median$120.19High$191
21 CRNA postings with published pay in Virginia, 19 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 21 CRNA roles
- Advanced Practice Nurse (Certified Nurse Anesthetist) IntermittentPer diem$202k–$292k/ year
- Advanced Practice Nurse (Certified Nurse Anesthetist)Permanent$202k–$292k/ year
+ 19 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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