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Hire a Nurse Anesthetist in Chicago, IL
The anesthesia group across town is recruiting for the same rooms. A CRNA who covers call belongs at this metro's upper quarter. In Chicago, the May 2025 median is about $265.9K, 7% under the Illinois median.
What to offer
A surgery center that copies a national midpoint will lose a CRNA to a hospital or a locum offer. Use this metro's median as a floor, and the 75th for someone who covers call. Some metro wage cells for this role are thin, so read them with care.
| Percentile | Metro | IL | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | $163,880 | $209,370 | $206,730 |
| Median | $265,880 | $286,830 | $236,590 |
| 75th | $390,360 | $315,650 | $294,350 |
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
How hard this is to fill
This is the same score as the free check.
For one manager
Say which cases, the call, and the supervision model. Ask about the case mix the person handles alone.
License and training
A nurse anesthetist needs an RN license, a graduate degree from an accredited nurse anesthesia program, NBCRNA certification, and state recognition as an advanced practice nurse. Supervision rules vary by state and facility. Confirm your state board's rules before you hire or start.
Sources: BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook, nurse anesthetists
Nearby metros
- Milwaukee, WI · 86 miles
- Muskegon, MI · 120 miles
- Madison, WI · 124 miles
- Peoria, IL · 125 miles
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Questions
What do nurse anesthetists earn in Chicago, IL?
In Chicago, the May 2025 median for nurse anesthetists is about $265.9K, 12% over the U.S. median. The middle half runs from $163.9K to $390.4K.
Who hires nurse anesthetists in Chicago?
Hospitals, surgery centers, and anesthesia groups hire nurse anesthetists in Chicago. Organizations on file in the provider extract include Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Advocate Health and Hospitals, Hines VA Hospital.
What do I need to practice as a CRNA in Illinois?
An RN license, NBCRNA certification, and Illinois advanced practice recognition. Check the supervision rule before you start in Chicago.
What should a hospital in Chicago weigh when hiring a CRNA?
Ask about case mix and call. Chicago has about a third fewer of these workers than a typical metro. This metro is 7% under the Illinois median.