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Hire a Nurse Anesthetist in New Orleans, LA
A closed room costs a day of cases. Pay someone who can keep it open from this metro's upper quarter. In New Orleans, the May 2025 median is about $216.3K, within 3 percent of the Louisiana 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 | LA | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | $214,290 | $212,870 | $206,730 |
| Median | $216,280 | $222,130 | $236,590 |
| 75th | $273,070 | $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
- Slidell, LA · 19 miles
- Hammond, LA · 44 miles
- Houma, LA · 57 miles
- Gulfport, MS · 58 miles
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Questions
What do nurse anesthetists earn in New Orleans, LA?
In New Orleans, the May 2025 median for nurse anesthetists is about $216.3K, 9% under the U.S. median. The middle half runs from $214.3K to $273.1K.
Who hires nurse anesthetists in New Orleans?
Hospitals, surgery centers, and anesthesia groups hire nurse anesthetists in New Orleans. Organizations on file in the provider extract include Beacon Behavioral Hospital - New Orleans, New Orleans La Uptown West Bank Endoscopy Asc, Tuhc Anesthesiology Group.
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 New Orleans.
What should a hospital in New Orleans weigh when hiring a CRNA?
Ask about case mix and call. New Orleans has far more of these workers than a typical metro. This metro is within 3 percent of the Louisiana median.