Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist salary in New Jersey
A certified registered nurse anesthetist in New Jersey earns an estimated $291,350 a year ($140.07/hr) — about 23% above the U.S. average, with most between $238,580 and $311,830. 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 — New Jersey
Verified public wage dataMedian annual pay
$291,350
+23% vs nationalHourly
$140.07/hr
- Typical range
- $238,580–$311,830
- What most nurses earn
- High end
- $370,880
- Top earners
- Entry level
- $229,130
- Newer nurses
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist pay by city in New Jersey
Estimated pay in the state's largest metro areas.
| City | Est. annual | Est. hourly |
|---|---|---|
| Newark | $321,030 | $154.34 |
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist pay in nearby-paying states
How New Jersey compares to states with similar certified registered nurse anesthetist pay.
Other nursing roles in New Jersey
Compare estimated pay for related roles in this state.
What affects certified registered nurse anesthetist pay in New Jersey
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.
Where this figure comes from
This is the actual median wage reported for New Jersey in official U.S. government wage data — about 23% above the U.S. average. It is measured from employer-reported payroll, not estimated from a national average.
In New Jersey, the lowest-paid 10% earn about $229,130 and the highest-paid 10% about $370,880. Where you land depends on specialty, shift, overtime, union status, employer type, and years of experience.
Source year: 2025. Updated when new official wage data is published.
How to use this state figure
- It’s the median actually reported for New Jersey — half of nurses earn more, half earn less. A midpoint, not an offer you’re guaranteed.
- 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 New Jersey make this page more precise over time.
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist salary in New Jersey — FAQ
- How much does a certified registered nurse anesthetist make in New Jersey?
- A certified registered nurse anesthetist in New Jersey earns an estimated $291,350 a year — about $140.07 an hour, with most between $238,580 and $311,830. That's about 23% above the national average. This is an estimate based on national pay for the role and New Jersey's local pay level, not a guaranteed local wage.
- Is New Jersey a good state for certified registered nurse anesthetists?
- For pay, New Jersey sits about 23% above the national average for certified registered nurse anesthetists. A higher number often comes with a higher cost of living, so weigh the estimated $291,350 against local housing and expenses rather than the headline figure alone.
- Which city in New Jersey pays certified registered nurse anesthetists the most?
- Among New Jersey metros we track, Newark tends to have the highest estimated pay for certified registered nurse anesthetists, at roughly $321,030 a year. City figures are estimates based on the role's national pay and local cost of living.
- How does New Jersey 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 $291,350 in New Jersey — about 23% 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— A verified figure from official U.S. public wage data.
BLS OEWS (May 2025, state)
New Jersey figures are published directly by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics for New Jersey (May 2025). They are not estimated or adjusted.
Source year 2025. Last reviewed July 17, 2026. Full methodology
Estimated figure — national certified registered nurse anesthetist pay adjusted for New Jersey. Last reviewed July 17, 2026.