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What to Pay a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist in Pittsburgh, PA (2026)

Last updated: May 15, 2026 Built for: Total Rewards, Comp, HR Sample: BLS OEWS + disclosed-range postings
Market Median
$228,000
base, annual
Competitive Range
$198K–$262K
25th–75th percentile
YoY Movement
+4.4%
trailing 12 months
Days to Fill
~46
Pittsburgh metro average
To hire a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist in Pittsburgh at market, plan on a base salary range of $198,000 to $262,000, with $228,000 as the midpoint. To attract candidates in a market where average time-to-fill runs 46 days, expect to lead at $262K–$301K plus a sign-on bonus, common in skilled nursing settings. Pennsylvania does not currently require pay range disclosure in job postings.

How to set your CRNA pay range in Pittsburgh

Three pay positions, modeled against current Pittsburgh market data. Pick the one that matches your comp philosophy and the role's strategic value.

Lag Market
Pay Below Median
$173K–$198K
Workable in non-acute settings with strong non-cash differentiation. Expect longer fill times and turnover ~1.4× the Pittsburgh average.
Match Market — recommended
Pay at Median
$216K–$241.6K
Default for most Pittsburgh employers. Competitive enough to fill in ~46 days. A range width of ~30% (min $198,000 to max $262,000) keeps compa-ratio movement smooth across a CRNA's typical 8–12 year tenure.
Lead Market
Pay Above Median
$248.4K–$301K
Use for hard-to-fill specialties (wound care, IV therapy, bilingual), 24/7 SNF roles, or when speed-to-hire trumps budget. Reduces fill time by 35–45% on average.

CRNA salary percentile distribution in Pittsburgh, PA

Where the Pittsburgh market actually sits for CRNA base pay.

10th $173K
25th $198K
Median $228K
75th $262K
90th $301K

Most Pittsburgh employers building a range for this role anchor the midpoint to the market median ($228,000) and set range width at 30–35% — a min of $198,000 and a max of $262,000. This keeps the band wide enough for experience-based progression without concentrating range penetration at the cap.

Pennsylvania pay transparency compliance for CRNA job postings

What you must post when hiring a CRNA in Pennsylvania.

Not required statewide. Pennsylvania has no statewide pay transparency law. Posting a range is optional — but roughly half of healthcare employers in the market now disclose ranges voluntarily, and candidates increasingly skip postings without one.

For a CRNA role in Pittsburgh, a compliant good-faith range looks like $198,000 to $262,000. No statutory requirement applies, but if you disclose voluntarily, post a good-faith range of $198,000–$262,000 rather than a single number — it screens out misaligned candidates and reduces offer-stage fallout.

Top CRNA employers in Pittsburgh — who you're competing against

Top healthcare employers hiring CRNAs in the Pittsburgh metro and what they're posting.

Employer Type Disclosed Range Sign-on Bonus
UPMC Integrated health system (ACT) $219K–$278K Very common ($25K–$45K)
Allegheny Health Network Health system $214K–$274K Very common ($25K–$45K)
Highmark Health Integrated insurance/health $214K–$274K Very common ($25K–$45K)
Excela Health Health system $214K–$274K Very common ($25K–$45K)
Independent anesthesia groups Physician-led groups $242K–$296K Production-based

CRNA talent supply and hiring difficulty in Pittsburgh

How hard is it to fill a CRNA role in Pittsburgh.

~46
Avg Days to Fill
~160
Active Postings
~1,250
Pittsburgh CRNA Workforce
Very tight
Supply : Demand

Pittsburgh CRNA market reflects national supply constraints — anesthesia programs produce ~2,400 new grads/year. High days-to-fill and aggressive sign-on bonuses are the norm.

Skill premiums CRNA candidates command in Pittsburgh, PA

Skill / Credential Pay Premium Demand Signal
Cardiac anesthesia +10–15% Very high
Regional anesthesia / blocks +8–12% Very high
Pediatric anesthesia +9–14% High
Independent practice +10–18% Where state allows

CRNA total compensation in Pittsburgh — what candidates expect beyond base

Total rewards mix for CRNAs in Pittsburgh. "Prevalence" reflects share of Pittsburgh disclosed-range postings including each element.

Component Typical Value Prevalence in Pittsburgh Postings
Base salary $228,000 (median) 100%
Call pay (standby + callback) $10–$16/hr standby + 2–3× hourly ~95%
Sign-on bonus $23K–$46K ~82%
Loan repayment $25K–$55K total ~48%
Production bonus $18K–$50K ~42% (independent groups)
Estimated total comp benchmark ~$274K–$324K —

Shift differentials and sign-on bonuses are typically table stakes rather than differentiators. Tuition reimbursement for LPN-to-RN bridge programs is increasingly the lever that wins competitive offers, particularly for early-career candidates.

CRNA pay by setting in Pittsburgh — SNF, hospital, clinic, home health

Where the CRNA range splits by employer type in the Pittsburgh metro.

Setting Median Competitive Range Hiring Difficulty
Hospital OR (ACT model) $221,000 $201K–$255K Very high
Hospital OR (CRNA-only) $233,000 $210K–$264K Very high
Ambulatory surgery center $214,000 $196K–$246K Very high
Pain management clinic $219,000 $201K–$251K Tight
Independent practice $251,000 $228K–$283K Very tight

CRNA salary in Pittsburgh vs. other Pennsylvania and nearby metros

What you'd pay if you hired in a nearby metro instead.

FAQ: hiring a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist in Pittsburgh, PA

Market median is $228,000 for base pay. To match market, set a range with the midpoint at $228,000 — typically $198,000 to $262,000. To lead the market, plan on $262K–$301K base plus a sign-on bonus.
No statewide law requires a posted range in Pennsylvania. Disclosing one voluntarily — a good-faith range such as $198,000–$262,000 — is increasingly the market norm and improves application rates.
$205,000 falls below the Pittsburgh market median of $228,000 — roughly at the 25th–50th percentile locally. Acceptable in SNF or physician office settings where the candidate pool is deeper; below-market for hospital or specialty roles.
Roughly 82% of Pittsburgh CRNA postings include a sign-on bonus ($23K–$46K). Physician-led independent groups outpay academic ACT models on base but with fewer sign-ons.
Average fill time is approximately 46 days in the Pittsburgh metro. Roles paid above the 75th percentile ($262K+) fill in roughly 18–22 days. Roles below the 25th percentile ($198K) commonly take 45+ days and have elevated turnover within the first 90 days.
By Pittsburgh-metro posting volume: UPMC, Allegheny Health Network, Highmark Health, Excela Health, Independent anesthesia groups lead the pack.
A 30–35% range width (min to max) is standard for CRNA in Pittsburgh — for example, $198,000 to $262,000. Narrower than 25% compresses progression and creates compa-ratio pressure within 18 months.
No. Pennsylvania has no pay transparency law covering internal or external postings. Note that remote roles open to candidates in states like Colorado or California may still trigger those states' disclosure requirements.

Related CRNA pay benchmarks — Pennsylvania metros and nearby nursing roles

Same role, nearby metros
CRNA pay benchmark — Philadelphia, PA → CRNA pay benchmark — Cleveland, OH → CRNA pay benchmark — Buffalo, NY → All CRNA pay benchmarks →
Related roles in Pittsburgh
Certified Nursing Assistant pay benchmark — Pittsburgh → Nurse Practitioner pay benchmark — Pittsburgh → Registered Nurse pay benchmark — Pittsburgh → Travel Nurse pay benchmark — Pittsburgh → All roles' pay benchmarks →

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Data refreshed May 15, 2026. Next scheduled update: August 15, 2026.
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