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Compare crna licensing requirements across 51 US states and territories. Click any row to view that state's full licensing guide.
Avg. Median Salary
$212,245
across 51 states
Avg. Time to License
8.2 years
across 51 states
Avg. Initial Cost
$188
across 51 states
| State | Median Salary | Time to License | Initial Cost | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $181,230#51 | 8.2 yr#1 | $200#25 | 2 wk#1 |
| Alaska | $234,780#4 | 8.2 yr#1 | $275#50 | 2 wk#1 |
| Arizona | $210,340#29 | 8.2 yr#1 | $250#46 | 2 wk#1 |
| Arkansas | $192,450#49 | 8.2 yr#1 | $175#18 | 2 wk#1 |
| California | $246,110#1 | 8.2 yr#1 | $300#51 | 2 wk#1 |
| Colorado | $222,780#12 | 8.2 yr#1 | $88#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| Connecticut | $228,450#7 | 8.2 yr#1 | $250#47 | 2 wk#1 |
| Delaware | $215,670#18 | 8.2 yr#1 | $236#44 | 2 wk#1 |
| District of Columbia | $232,140#5 | 8.2 yr#1 | $266#49 | 2 wk#1 |
| Florida | $195,340#48 | 8.2 yr#1 | $200#26 | 2 wk#1 |
| Georgia | $199,870#41 | 8.2 yr#1 | $175#19 | 2 wk#1 |
| Hawaii | $223,940#10 | 8.2 yr#1 | $180#22 | 2 wk#1 |
| Idaho | $205,110#37 | 8.2 yr#1 | $150#5 | 2 wk#1 |
| Illinois | $218,930#15 | 8.2 yr#1 | $150#6 | 2 wk#1 |
| Indiana | $204,780#38 | 8.2 yr#1 | $100#2 | 2 wk#1 |
| Iowa | $209,560#30 | 8.2 yr#1 | $181#23 | 2 wk#1 |
| Kansas | $206,340#35 | 8.2 yr#1 | $150#7 | 2 wk#1 |
| Kentucky | $196,780#45 | 8.2 yr#1 | $220#40 | 2 wk#1 |
| Louisiana | $197,650#44 | 8.2 yr#1 | $200#27 | 2 wk#1 |
| Maine | $211,230#26 | 8.2 yr#1 | $125#4 | 2 wk#1 |
| Maryland | $219,870#13 | 8.2 yr#1 | $200#28 | 2 wk#1 |
| Massachusetts | $230,120#6 | 8.2 yr#1 | $250#48 | 2 wk#1 |
| Michigan | $212,540#23 | 8.2 yr#1 | $168#17 | 2 wk#1 |
| Minnesota | $223,560#11 | 8.2 yr#1 | $205#39 | 2 wk#1 |
| Mississippi | $189,340#50 | 8.2 yr#1 | $200#29 | 2 wk#1 |
| Missouri | $204,230#39 | 8.2 yr#1 | $105#3 | 2 wk#1 |
| Montana | $210,890#28 | 8.2 yr#1 | $150#8 | 2 wk#1 |
| Nebraska | $207,560#33 | 8.2 yr#1 | $223#43 | 2 wk#1 |
| Nevada | $219,450#14 | 8.2 yr#1 | $200#30 | 2 wk#1 |
| New Hampshire | $216,340#17 | 8.2 yr#1 | $220#41 | 2 wk#1 |
| New Jersey | $224,780#8 | 8.2 yr#1 | $200#31 | 2 wk#1 |
| New Mexico | $208,120#31 | 8.2 yr#1 | $150#9 | 2 wk#1 |
| New York | $236,890#3 | 8.2 yr#1 | $243#45 | 2 wk#1 |
| North Carolina | $203,670#40 | 8.2 yr#1 | $200#32 | 2 wk#1 |
| North Dakota | $211,780#25 | 8.2 yr#1 | $150#10 | 2 wk#1 |
| Ohio | $210,980#27 | 8.2 yr#1 | $175#20 | 2 wk#1 |
| Oklahoma | $195,670#47 | 8.2 yr#1 | $200#33 | 2 wk#1 |
| Oregon | $224,120#9 | 8.2 yr#1 | $200#34 | 2 wk#1 |
| Pennsylvania | $213,890#21 | 8.2 yr#1 | $200#35 | 2 wk#1 |
| Rhode Island | $218,540#16 | 8.2 yr#1 | $200#36 | 2 wk#1 |
| South Carolina | $198,560#43 | 8.2 yr#1 | $175#21 | 2 wk#1 |
| South Dakota | $206,890#34 | 8.2 yr#1 | $150#11 | 2 wk#1 |
| Tennessee | $199,230#42 | 8.2 yr#1 | $200#37 | 2 wk#1 |
| Texas | $205,340#36 | 8.2 yr#1 | $200#38 | 2 wk#1 |
| Utah | $207,890#32 | 8.2 yr#1 | $156#15 | 2 wk#1 |
| Vermont | $213,450#22 | 8.2 yr#1 | $165#16 | 2 wk#1 |
| Virginia | $215,230#19 | 8.2 yr#1 | $220#42 | 2 wk#1 |
| Washington | $238,940#2 | 8.2 yr#1 | $182#24 | 2 wk#1 |
| West Virginia | $196,120#46 | 8.2 yr#1 | $150#12 | 2 wk#1 |
| Wisconsin | $214,670#20 | 8.2 yr#1 | $150#13 | 2 wk#1 |
| Wyoming | $212,340#24 | 8.2 yr#1 | $150#14 | 2 wk#1 |
Salary data from BLS OEWS May 2024. Timeline and processing times derived from state licensing board requirements. Cost includes government application and exam fees (excludes education/training costs). Rankings use dense ranking — tied values share the same rank.
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