VA · Suffolk · Updated October 15, 2026

CRNA jobs in Suffolk, VA

The median CRNA pay in the Suffolk area is $99.40 per hour ($206,760 a year), with the typical range running from $82.40 to $104.13. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for Suffolk. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Suffolk. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Suffolk.

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CRNA pay in Suffolk, VA

The metro median is 3% above the Virginia statewide median of $96.14 per hour. Nationally the median is $107.31 per hour.

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$43.75$91,00059% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$82.40$171,39023% below U.S. median
Median$99.40$206,7607% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$104.13$216,5903% 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 Suffolk

  • 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 Suffolk 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 Suffolk

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).

Hospitals in Suffolk

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Suffolk, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of CRNAs.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Sentara Obici Hospital
Suffolk, VA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Bon Secours Harbour View Medical Center
Suffolk, VA
Acute careNonprofitNot ratedYes

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

CRNA pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Chesapeake, VA18 mi$99.40/hr254,997
Portsmouth, VA19 mi$99.40/hr96,482
Richmond, VA74 mi$59.83/hr233,655
Rocky Mount, NC82 mi$108.87/hr54,541
Greenville, NC87 mi$108.87/hr95,138
Wake Forest, NC116 mi$108.87/hr56,764

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 Suffolk

Suffolk city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do CRNAs make in Suffolk, 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 Suffolk?

We list 2 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Suffolk. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Suffolk.

Do I need a Virginia license to work in Suffolk 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.

What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Suffolk?

The federal per diem benchmark in Suffolk 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 Suffolk?

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Your CRNA pay reportSuffolk, 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

  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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