Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist salary in Connecticut
A certified registered nurse anesthetist in Connecticut earns an estimated $255,520 a year ($122.85/hr) — about 8% above the U.S. average, with most between $223,270 and $317,900. State figures are estimates based on national pay for the role and local cost of living — a starting point, not a guaranteed local wage.
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist — Connecticut
EstimatedMedian annual pay
$255,520
+8% vs nationalHourly
$122.85/hr
- Typical range
- $223,270–$317,900
- What most nurses earn
- High end
- $366,660
- Top earners
- Entry level
- $167,670
- Newer nurses
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist pay by city in Connecticut
Estimated pay in the state's largest metro areas.
| City | Est. annual | Est. hourly |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford | $255,520 | $122.85 |
| New Haven | $250,790 | $120.57 |
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist pay in nearby-paying states
How Connecticut compares to states with similar certified registered nurse anesthetist pay.
Other nursing roles in Connecticut
Compare estimated pay for related roles in this state.
What affects certified registered nurse anesthetist pay in Connecticut
Above-median pay; high cost of living. For a certified registered nurse anesthetist specifically, pay is shaped by the metro labor market, hospital vs clinic vs long-term-care setting, union presence, shift differentials, unit acuity, and years of experience. Certifications and a move into charge or advanced-practice roles raise pay further. Use the calculator to estimate your own.
How this estimate was calculated
The Connecticut figure adjusts the national RN average of $236,590 for local pay levels — a factor of 1.08× (about 8% above the U.S. average). It is a starting point — not an official Connecticut wage — until verified local figures and nurse submissions are loaded.
Local pay can vary well beyond this by specialty, shift, union status, employer type, overtime, and care setting. When official state wage data is loaded, this number updates to a verified value automatically.
Use this state estimate as a starting point
- It’s a starting point for Connecticut, based on national pay and local cost of living until official state data is loaded — not a guaranteed local wage.
- Your actual pay shifts with role and specialty, care setting, shift, overtime, union status, and years of experience — so compare a role-specific page and personalize the calculator.
- Reviewed salary submissions from nurses in Connecticut make this page more precise over time.
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist salary in Connecticut — FAQ
- How much does a certified registered nurse anesthetist make in Connecticut?
- A certified registered nurse anesthetist in Connecticut earns an estimated $255,520 a year — about $122.85 an hour, with most between $223,270 and $317,900. That's about 8% above the national average. This is an estimate based on national pay for the role and Connecticut's local pay level, not a guaranteed local wage.
- Is Connecticut a good state for certified registered nurse anesthetists?
- For pay, Connecticut sits about 8% above the national average for certified registered nurse anesthetists. A higher number often comes with a higher cost of living, so weigh the estimated $255,520 against local housing and expenses rather than the headline figure alone.
- Which city in Connecticut pays certified registered nurse anesthetists the most?
- Among Connecticut metros we track, Hartford tends to have the highest estimated pay for certified registered nurse anesthetists, at roughly $255,520 a year. City figures are estimates based on the role's national pay and local cost of living.
- How does Connecticut certified registered nurse anesthetist pay compare to the national average?
- The national figure for a certified registered nurse anesthetist is about $236,590 a year, versus an estimated $255,520 in Connecticut — about 8% above the national average. Use the calculator to factor in your experience, specialty, and shift.
- Why are some figures verified and others estimates?
- National pay for the main nursing roles — registered nurses, LPNs/LVNs, nurse practitioners, CRNAs, nurse midwives, and nursing assistants — comes from verified public wage data. State, city, and specialty figures that aren't reported on their own start from that national pay and are labeled "Estimated" or "Specialty estimate." We never show an estimate as a verified figure.
Source & confidence— An estimate based on national nurse pay and local cost of living. A ballpark to start from, not an exact figure.
Modeled estimate (BLS national × state wage index)
Connecticut figures are estimated by adjusting the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS national median for local pay levels (a state adjustment of 1.08×).
Source year 2025. Last reviewed July 3, 2026. Full methodology
Estimated figure — national certified registered nurse anesthetist pay adjusted for Connecticut. Last reviewed July 3, 2026.