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Nurse Anesthetist Jobs in Chicago, IL: Pay and Who's Hiring
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.
Pay
The median is the middle of nurse anesthetists already employed, not a starting wage. The 25th is the lower quarter of that group. The 75th is what the upper quarter already earns.
| 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.
Hiring difficulty and demand
This is the same score as the free check.
Who's hiring
- Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, 9 campuses
- Advocate Health and Hospitals, 8 campuses
- Hines VA Hospital, 7 campuses
- Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, 6 campuses
- United Shockwave Services, 6 campuses
- Ingalls Memorial Hospital, 5 campuses
Campuses on file in the provider extract, not live job ads.
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
The work
You meet the patient, review the history, and plan the anesthetic. Then you induce, monitor, and adjust until the patient is safe in recovery.
Some days are a full surgery schedule. Others include labor epidurals or call. The supervision model depends on the state and the facility.
Nearby metros
- Milwaukee, WI · 86 miles
- Muskegon, MI · 120 miles
- Madison, WI · 124 miles
- Peoria, IL · 125 miles
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Questions
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.