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Hire a Nurse Anesthetist in Portland, OR
The anesthesia group across town is recruiting for the same rooms. A CRNA who covers call belongs at this metro's upper quarter. In Portland, the May 2025 median is about $246.1K, 10% under the Oregon 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 | OR | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | $236,360 | $236,360 | $206,730 |
| Median | $246,070 | $272,330 | $236,590 |
| 75th | $299,260 | $299,260 | $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
- Salem, OR · 46 miles
- Seattle, WA · 145 miles
- Spokane, WA · 288 miles
- Boise City, ID · 343 miles
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Questions
What do nurse anesthetists earn in Portland, OR?
In Portland, the May 2025 median for nurse anesthetists is about $246.1K, 4% over the U.S. median. The middle half runs from $236.4K to $299.3K.
Who hires nurse anesthetists in Portland?
Hospitals, surgery centers, and anesthesia groups hire nurse anesthetists in Portland. Organizations on file in the provider extract include Providence Health & Services - Oregon, Northwest Medical Foundation of Tillamook, Kaiser Foundation Hospitals.
What do I need to practice as a CRNA in Oregon?
An RN license, NBCRNA certification, and Oregon advanced practice recognition. Check the supervision rule before you start in Portland.
What should a hospital in Portland weigh when hiring a CRNA?
Ask about case mix and call. Portland has about a third fewer of these workers than a typical metro. This metro is 10% under the Oregon median.