Updated October 15, 2026

CRNA salary in Kentucky

CRNAs in Kentucky earn a median of $102.13 per hour, about $212,430 a year, 5% below the U.S. median of $107.31. The middle half earn between $98.16 and $115+ per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.

CRNA pay in Kentucky: percentiles

LevelKentucky per hourKentucky per yearU.S. per hour
Lowest 10%$87.19$181,360$65.98
Lower quartile$98.16$204,170$89.96
Median$102.13$212,430$107.31
Upper quartile$115+$239,200+$115+
Top 10%$115+$239,200+$115+

Figures marked $115+ are the BLS top-coded maximum.

CRNA pay in states next to Kentucky

StateMedian / hrMedian / yearCompared with Kentucky
Illinois$115+$239,200+13% above Kentucky
Indiana$112.12$233,20010% above Kentucky
Missouri$106.51$221,5504% above Kentucky
Ohio$104.02$216,3502% above Kentucky
Tennessee$97.79$203,4004% below Kentucky
Virginia$96.14$199,9606% below Kentucky
West Virginia$115+$239,200+13% above Kentucky

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Common questions

How much does a CRNA make in Kentucky?

The median is $102.13 per hour, about $212,430 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $87.19 and the top 10% earn over $115+ (BLS, May 2024).

Where does Kentucky rank for CRNA pay?

Kentucky ranks 20th of 32 states by median CRNA pay.

Is this the same as the pay in job postings?

No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.

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  • 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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