Salary Guide

CRNA Salary in North Carolina

Compensation data for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists in North Carolina (2026).

$205
Permanent hourly
$267–$369
Locum hourly
$244k
Annual salary
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The average CRNA salary in North Carolina is $205/hr or approximately $244k per year. Locum tenens CRNAs in North Carolina earn significantly more — typically $267–$369/hr, or 30–80% above permanent rates. CRNAs in North Carolina practice under physician supervision or a collaborative agreement. RxRooster aggregates CRNA salary data and job listings from 20+ sources across North Carolina.

What affects CRNA pay in North Carolina?

Practice authority

North Carolina requires physician supervision. CRNAs may see slightly lower autonomy premiums than FPA states.

State tax

North Carolina collects state income tax. Consider effective take-home when comparing to no-tax states.

Locum vs. permanent

Locum CRNAs in North Carolina commonly earn $267–$369/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.