VA · Roanoke · Updated October 15, 2026

CRNA jobs in Roanoke, VA

Pay for CRNAs in Virginia centers on $96.14 per hour, or about $199,960 a year. The lower quarter earns under $59.83 and the upper quarter over $113.09. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Roanoke. That is 10% below the U.S. median of $107.31 per hour. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Roanoke.

Open CRNA roles in Roanoke

PermanentPosted 29 days ago

CRNA, Full time

Carilion Clinic · Roanoke, VA

$191k–$306k/ year
  • Full time
  • Req R160799
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CRNA pay in Roanoke, VA

Nationally the median is $107.31 per hour. BLS counts about 980 nurse anesthetists employed in Virginia.

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$55.23$114,88049% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$59.83$124,45044% below U.S. median
Median$96.14$199,96010% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$113.09$235,2305% 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 Roanoke

  • Overall prices in Roanoke run 6% below the U.S. average (index 93.6, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 21% below the U.S. average (index 78.5).

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.

Estimate your Roanoke paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$3,461
  • Per year: $173,052
  • Per month: $14,421

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

Travel assignment per diem in Roanoke

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$119
Meals and incidentals per day$74
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,351
13-week assignment$17,563

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 Roanoke

CMS lists 1 hospital in Roanoke, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of CRNAs.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Carilion Medical Center
Roanoke, VA
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes

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

Primary care shortage areas in Roanoke city

HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Roanoke city (1 population-group, 1 facility). 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
Lynchburg, VA43 mi$96.14/hr80,301
Greensboro, NC82 mi$107.25/hr307,381
Winston-Salem, NC83 mi$113.64/hr255,769
Burlington, NC87 mi$108.87/hr61,365
High Point, NC89 mi$107.25/hr118,601
Harrisonburg, VA100 mi$96.14/hr51,164

CRNA jobs in Virginia · CRNA jobs nationwide

CRNA salary in Virginia

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.

Virginia state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Roanoke

Roanoke city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do CRNAs make in Roanoke, VA?

CRNAs in Virginia have a median pay of $96.14 per hour, about $199,960 a year. The middle half earn between $59.83 and $113.09 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Who is hiring CRNAs in Roanoke?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Roanoke. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Roanoke.

Do I need a Virginia license to work in Roanoke 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 Roanoke in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Roanoke 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 Roanoke?

The federal per diem benchmark in Roanoke is $119 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,351 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place CRNAs in Roanoke?

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Your CRNA pay reportRoanoke, VA · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026

1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • Carilion ClinicRoanoke, VA · 2 postings$119.56/ hr$92–$147
  • Sentara HealthcareVirginia Beach, VA · 15 postings$120.19/ hr$120–$195
  • 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

  1. Advanced Practice Nurse (Certified Nurse Anesthetist) IntermittentPer diem
    $202k–$292k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Salem, VA · posted today
  2. Advanced Practice Nurse (Certified Nurse Anesthetist)Permanent
    $202k–$292k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Salem, VA · posted yesterday

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