Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist salary in Richmond
A certified registered nurse anesthetist in the Richmond, VA area earns an estimated $235,320 a year ($113.13/hr) — roughly in line with the U.S. average, with most between $163,340 and $270,470. City 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 — Richmond, VA
Verified public wage dataMedian annual pay
$235,320
Near nationalHourly
$113.13/hr
- Typical range
- $163,340–$270,470
- What most nurses earn
- High end
- $402,360
- Top earners
- Entry level
- $122,820
- Newer nurses
Part of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist pay in Virginia.
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What affects certified registered nurse anesthetist pay in Richmond
State capital metro. For a certified registered nurse anesthetist, local pay also reflects the concentration of major hospital systems and academic medical centers, union contracts, shift differentials, unit acuity, and how competitive staffing is. Nights, weekends, and critical-care specialties typically add to base pay. Use the calculator to estimate your own.
Where this figure comes from
This is the actual median wage reported for Richmond, VA in official U.S. government wage data — about 1% below the U.S. average. It is measured from employer-reported payroll, not estimated from a national average.
In Richmond, VA, the lowest-paid 10% earn about $122,820 and the highest-paid 10% about $402,360. 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 metro figure
- It’s the median actually reported for Richmond — 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 Richmond make this page more precise over time.
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist salary in Richmond — FAQ
- How much does a certified registered nurse anesthetist make in Richmond?
- A certified registered nurse anesthetist in the Richmond, VA area earns an estimated $235,320 a year — about $113.13 an hour, with most between $163,340 and $270,470. That's roughly in line with the national average. This is an estimate based on the role's national pay and Richmond's local pay level, not a guaranteed local wage.
- Is Richmond a good place for certified registered nurse anesthetists?
- On pay, Richmond runs roughly in line with the national average for certified registered nurse anesthetists. Big-city wages are often offset by a higher cost of living, so weigh the estimated $235,320 against local housing and expenses.
- How does Richmond certified registered nurse anesthetist pay compare to Virginia overall?
- Statewide, Virginia certified registered nurse anesthetists earn an estimated $252,110 a year, versus about $235,320 in Richmond. Metro pay can run above or below the state figure depending on hospital concentration and local demand.
- 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, metro)
Richmond, VA figures are published directly by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics for Richmond, VA (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 Richmond. Last reviewed July 17, 2026.