The average CRNA salary in California is $225/hr or approximately $383k per year. Locum tenens CRNAs in California earn significantly more — typically $293–$405/hr, or 30–80% above permanent rates. California gives CRNAs full practice authority (FPA), with no physician supervision required. RxRooster publishes CRNA compensation data and job listings for California.
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CRNA Salary in California
Compensation data for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists in California (2026).
$225
Permanent hourly
$293–$405
Locum hourly
$383k
Annual salary
What affects CRNA pay in California?
Practice authority
California gives CRNAs full practice authority, so no physician supervision is required.
State tax
California collects state income tax. Consider effective take-home when comparing to no-tax states.
Locum vs. permanent
Locum CRNAs in California commonly earn $293–$405/hr, 30–80% above permanent staff rates.
Facility type
Level-I trauma and academic centers pay differently than community hospitals or outpatient surgery centers. Compare offers on RxRooster.