PermanentPosted 27 days ago
ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSE (NURSE ANESTHETIST)
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Tacoma, WA
$191k–$239k/ year
CRNA jobs in Tacoma, WA
The median CRNA pay in the Tacoma area is $114.09 per hour ($237,310 a year), with the typical range running from $105.64 to $115+. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Tacoma. The CMS hospital directory lists 4 hospitals in Tacoma. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Tacoma.
- $114.09median pay per hour, Seattle
- $106–$115+typical range per hour
- 410CRNAs employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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The metro median is 1% below the Washington statewide median of $115+ per hour. Nationally the median is $107.31 per hour. BLS counts about 410 nurse anesthetists employed in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metro area, 0.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.60).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $97.66 | $203,130 | 9% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $105.64 | $219,730 | 2% below U.S. median |
| Median | $114.09 | $237,310 | 6% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $115+ | $239,200+ | 7% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $115+ | $239,200+ | 7% above U.S. median |
How Tacoma ranks
- 3rd of 83 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 54th of 79 after adjusting for local prices
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 Tacoma
- Overall prices in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue run 11% above the U.S. average (index 111.1, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 51% above the U.S. average (index 151.3).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $114.09 median hour buys what $102.66 buys at the national price level, 4% 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 Tacoma paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$4,107
- Per year: $205,362
- Per month: $17,114
- Washington has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Tacoma
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $136 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,554 |
| 13-week assignment | $20,202 |
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 Tacoma
CMS lists 4 hospitals in Tacoma, 0 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of CRNAs.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph Medical Center Tacoma, WA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital Tacoma, WA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Mary Bridge Children's Hospital Tacoma, WA | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
| Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital Tacoma, WA | Psychiatric | Nonprofit | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Pierce County
HRSA lists 8 active primary care shortage designations that include Pierce County (3 geographic, 1 population-group, 4 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood, WA | 7 mi | $114.09/hr | 62,709 |
| Federal Way, WA | 7 mi | $114.09/hr | 100,252 |
| Lacey, WA | 21 mi | $115+/hr | 58,644 |
| Olympia, WA | 25 mi | $115+/hr | 56,271 |
License and tax basics in Washington
Washington is not in the Nurse Licensure Compact as of October 15, 2026, so a nurse licensed elsewhere applies to the Washington board for a license by endorsement before working here.
Washington 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.
Other healthcare roles in Tacoma
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Common questions
How much do CRNAs make in Tacoma, WA?
CRNAs in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metro area have a median pay of $114.09 per hour, about $237,310 a year. The middle half earn between $105.64 and $115+ per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Tacoma a good place for CRNAs once cost of living is counted?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue ranks 54th of 79 metro areas for CRNA pay after adjusting for local prices, and 3rd of 83 before adjusting. Overall prices run 11% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring CRNAs in Tacoma?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Tacoma. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Tacoma.
Do I need a Washington license to work in Tacoma as a CRNA?
Washington is not in the Nurse Licensure Compact as of October 15, 2026, so a nurse licensed elsewhere applies to the Washington board for a license by endorsement before working here. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Tacoma in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 8 active primary care shortage designations that include Pierce 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 Tacoma?
The federal per diem benchmark in Tacoma is $136 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,554 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place CRNAs in Tacoma?
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1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- 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
- Mass General BrighamSalem, MA · 26 postings$140.62/ hr$67–$200
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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: 2 CRNA roles
- CRNA - Certified Registered Nurse AnesthetistPermanent$278k–$303k/ year
- ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSE (NURSE ANESTHETIST)Permanent$191k–$239k/ year
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