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Hire a Nurse Anesthetist in Lafayette, LA
A closed room costs a day of cases. Pay someone who can keep it open from this metro's upper quarter. The nearest metro with its own page for this role is Baton Rouge, LA.
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 | LA | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | $212,600 | $212,870 | $206,730 |
| Median | $216,300 | $222,130 | $236,590 |
| 75th | $231,100 | $268,210 | $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
- Baton Rouge, LA · 56 miles
- Houma, LA · 90 miles
- Hammond, LA · 96 miles
- New Orleans, LA · 126 miles
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Questions
What do nurse anesthetists earn in Lafayette, LA?
In Lafayette, the May 2025 median for nurse anesthetists is about $216.3K, 9% under the U.S. median. The middle half runs from $212.6K to $231.1K.
Who hires nurse anesthetists in Lafayette?
Hospitals, surgery centers, and anesthesia groups hire nurse anesthetists in Lafayette. Organizations on file in the provider extract include Compass Behavioral Center, Abadco Physicians, Abbeville General Hospital.
What do I need to practice as a CRNA in Louisiana?
An RN license, NBCRNA certification, and Louisiana advanced practice recognition. Check the supervision rule before you start in Lafayette.
What should a hospital in Lafayette weigh when hiring a CRNA?
Ask about case mix and call. Lafayette has far more of these workers than a typical metro. This metro is within 3 percent of the Louisiana median.