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Nurse Anesthetist Jobs in Los Angeles, CA: Pay and Who's Hiring
In Los Angeles, the May 2025 median for nurse anesthetists is about $282.9K, 20% over the U.S. median. The middle half runs from $278.7K to $288.9K.
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 | CA | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | $278,660 | $277,920 | $206,730 |
| Median | $282,930 | $292,410 | $236,590 |
| 75th | $288,880 | $315,990 | $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
- Family Planning Associates Medical Group, 12 campuses
- Kaiser Foundation Hospitals, 9 campuses
- University of California Irvine, 9 campuses
- Prohealth Partners A Medical Group, 5 campuses
- Thc - Orange County, 5 campuses
- City of Hope National Medical Center, 4 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
- Riverside, CA · 59 miles
- Phoenix, AZ · 364 miles
- Salt Lake City, UT · 587 miles
- Boise City, ID · 672 miles
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Questions
Who hires nurse anesthetists in Los Angeles?
Hospitals, surgery centers, and anesthesia groups hire nurse anesthetists in Los Angeles. Organizations on file in the provider extract include Family Planning Associates Medical Group, Kaiser Foundation Hospitals, University of California Irvine.
What do I need to practice as a CRNA in California?
An RN license, NBCRNA certification, and California advanced practice recognition. Check the supervision rule before you start in Los Angeles.
What should a hospital in Los Angeles weigh when hiring a CRNA?
Ask about case mix and call. This metro is 3% under the California median.