Hire a Nurse Anesthetist in Columbus, OH

The anesthesia group across town is recruiting for the same rooms. A CRNA who covers call belongs at this metro's upper quarter. In Columbus, the May 2025 median is about $231.8K, within 3 percent of the Ohio 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	OH	U.S.
25th	$221,450	$207,450	$206,730
Median	$231,810	$231,810	$236,590
75th	$324,790	$285,310	$294,350

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

How hard this is to fill

Hiring difficulty

2.2

Metro employment

450

National growth, 2025 to 2035

9.7%

National openings a year

2.4 thousand

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

Mansfield, OH · 59 miles
Dayton, OH · 66 miles
Cincinnati, OH · 100 miles
Canton, OH · 102 miles

Nurse Anesthetists hiring pages

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Questions

What do nurse anesthetists earn in Columbus, OH?

In Columbus, the May 2025 median for nurse anesthetists is about $231.8K, within 3 percent of the U.S. median. The middle half runs from $221.5K to $324.8K.

Who hires nurse anesthetists in Columbus?

Hospitals, surgery centers, and anesthesia groups hire nurse anesthetists in Columbus. Organizations on file in the provider extract include Nationwide Children's Hospital, Mount Carmel Health System, Central Ohio Endoscopy Center.

What do I need to practice as a CRNA in Ohio?

An RN license, NBCRNA certification, and Ohio advanced practice recognition. Check the supervision rule before you start in Columbus.

What should a hospital in Columbus weigh when hiring a CRNA?

Ask about case mix and call. Columbus has a deeper bench of these workers than a typical metro. This metro is within 3 percent of the Ohio median.