VA · Virginia Beach · Updated October 15, 2026

CRNA jobs in Virginia Beach, VA

Pay for CRNAs in the Virginia Beach area centers on $99.40 per hour, or about $206,760 a year. The lower quarter earns under $82.40 and the upper quarter over $104.13. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Virginia Beach. That is 7% below the U.S. median of $107.31 per hour. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Virginia Beach.

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CRNA pay in Virginia Beach, 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 Virginia Beach

  • 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 Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$146
Meals and incidentals per day$74
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,540
13-week assignment$20,020

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 Virginia Beach

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Sentara Princess Anne Hospital
Virginia Beach, VA
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5No
Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital
Virginia Beach, VA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Virginia Beach Psychiatric Center
Virginia Beach, VA
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo

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

CRNA pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Norfolk, VA16 mi$99.40/hr231,105
Chesapeake, VA17 mi$99.40/hr254,997
Richmond, VA95 mi$59.83/hr233,655
Greenville, NC111 mi$108.87/hr95,138
Rocky Mount, NC114 mi$108.87/hr54,541
Wake Forest, NC149 mi$108.87/hr56,764

CRNA jobs in Virginia · CRNA jobs nationwide

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 Virginia Beach

Virginia Beach city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do CRNAs make in Virginia Beach, 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 Virginia Beach?

We list 5 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Virginia Beach. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Virginia Beach.

Do I need a Virginia license to work in Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach?

The federal per diem benchmark in Virginia Beach is $146 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,540 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place CRNAs in Virginia Beach?

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Your CRNA pay reportVirginia Beach, 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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