CRNA salary in Texas
CRNAs in Texas earn a median of $109.41 per hour, about $227,580 a year, 2% above the U.S. median of $107.31. The middle half earn between $95.77 and $115+ per hour. The highest median among Texas metro areas is in Texarkana, TX-AR, at $115+ per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $109.41median pay per hour
- $227,580median pay per year
- 3,660CRNAs employed in Texas
- #10of 32 states by median pay
CRNA pay in Texas: percentiles
| Level | Texas per hour | Texas per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $85.74 | $178,340 | $65.98 |
| Lower quartile | $95.77 | $199,200 | $89.96 |
| Median | $109.41 | $227,580 | $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 by metro area in Texas
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Texas median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texarkana, TX-AR | $115+ | $239,200+ | 40 | 5% above | — |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $113.22 | $235,490 | 900 | 3% above | $114.79 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $98.09 | $204,020 | 1,530 | 10% below | $95.15 |
| Longview, TX | $82.80 | $172,230 | 90 | 24% below | $92.53 |
Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).
CRNA pay in states next to Texas
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Compared with Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | $64.53 | $134,230 | 41% below Texas |
| Louisiana | $108.39 | $225,440 | 1% below Texas |
| New Mexico | $103.27 | $214,810 | 6% below Texas |
| Oklahoma | $72.82 | $151,470 | 33% below Texas |
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Common questions
How much does a CRNA make in Texas?
The median is $109.41 per hour, about $227,580 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $85.74 and the top 10% earn over $115+ (BLS, May 2024).
Which Texas city pays CRNAs the most?
Among Texas metro areas, Texarkana, TX-AR has the highest median at $115+ per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Texas rank for CRNA pay?
Texas ranks 10th 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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