The average CRNA salary in California is $225/hr or approximately $383k per year. Locum tenens CRNAs in California earn significantly more — typically $293–$405/hr, or 30–80% above permanent rates. CRNAs in California practice under physician supervision or a collaborative agreement. RxRooster aggregates CRNA salary data and job listings from 20+ sources across California.
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CRNA Salary in California
Compensation data for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists in California (2026).
$225
Permanent hourly
$293–$405
Locum hourly
$383k
Annual salary
What affects CRNA pay in California?
Practice authority
California requires physician supervision. CRNAs may see slightly lower autonomy premiums than FPA states.
State tax
California collects state income tax. Consider effective take-home when comparing to no-tax states.
Locum vs. permanent
Locum CRNAs in California commonly earn $293–$405/hr, 30–80% above permanent staff rates.
Facility type
Level-I trauma and academic centers pay differently than community hospitals or outpatient surgery centers. Compare offers on RxRooster.