Careers · Salary, Contracts, Negotiation
Stop guessing what you're worth.
State-by-state salary intelligence, AI contract review, negotiation playbooks, and locum logistics — the tools that move CRNA and CAA comp from “whatever they offered” to a number you can defend with data. Built by anesthesia providers for anesthesia providers.
$270K+
W2 base, before call/bonus
50
Salary + practice authority by state
12
Scored on every CRNA agreement
AI
Clause-by-clause review (Pro+)
Where Are You In Your Career?
Pick your stage. Skip the noise.
Flagship Career Tools
What you're actually paid for, and what you're actually signing.
50 states
Salary by State
The most-referenced page for CRNA negotiation. Sortable by salary, practice authority, and NLC compact status. Bring this to your offer conversation.
OpenPro+ AI tool
AI Contract Analyzer
Upload your contract PDF — get a clause-by-clause read with state-aware flags, negotiation talking points, and questions for your attorney in 90 seconds.
OpenPro+
Curated Job Board
$5K flat fee + 60-day guarantee per posting. No recruiters, no markup. Filtered by CRNA/CAA, state, setting, employment type, practice model.
OpenStage 1 · New Grad
Your First Year
Graduation to credentialed first day is roughly 90 days of paperwork, exams, and decisions you can't take back. Get them right the first time.
Stage 2 · Practicing
Comp & Contract Intelligence
Most CRNAs leave $20K–$50K per cycle on the table because they don't know the market or how to read a contract. These tools fix that.
Salary by State 2026
All 50 states compared. Sortable by salary, practice authority, and NLC compact status. The negotiation reference.
Salary Calculator
Compensation filtered by state, experience, setting, and call burden. See your percentile from 25th to 90th.
Subspecialty Salary
Cardiac, peds, OB, pain, trauma, neuro — pay premiums, lifestyle realities, and fellowship requirements.
Salary Intelligence Guide
State data, total comp breakdown, setting premiums, and 5 negotiation leverage points backed by market data.
Negotiation Playbook
12-item scorecard, scripts for raises and signing bonuses, and the leverage points employers don't want you to know.
Contract Scorecard
Grade any CRNA contract across 12 factors. Flags restrictive covenants, clawbacks, and malpractice gaps.
AI Contract Analyzer
Upload your contract for a clause-by-clause read with state-aware notes and questions for your attorney.
15 Contract Red Flags
The clauses that quietly cost CRNAs six figures — non-competes, productivity bonuses, tail coverage, and more.
Curated Job Board
$5K flat, 60-day guarantee, no recruiters. Filter by CRNA/CAA, state, setting, employment type. Pro+ only.
Always-On
Protecting Your Career
Your hands and your license are the assets. Disability, malpractice, and credential management aren't paperwork — they're the floor.
Stage 3 · 1099 / Locum
Independent Practice
Higher pay, more freedom, more business overhead. Tax-home rules, agency contracts, and S-Corp setup all happen here. The 1099 Hub goes deeper on the business side.
Stage 4 · Alternative Paths
Alternative & Adjacent Paths
The OR isn't the only way to use the credential. Military, telehealth, expert witness, and subspecialty paths each have a different math.
Telehealth & Remote Roles
8 remote roles for CRNAs — chart review, pre-op clearance, expert witness, education, and more.
Military CRNA
Army, Navy, Air Force CRNA pay, deployment realities, benefits, and the transition to civilian practice.
CRNA vs CAA
Honest, data-driven side-by-side: education, salary, scope, practice authority, job outlook.
CRNA vs Anesthesiologist
Outcomes data, 10-year ROI calc, and the real-world differences in practice, scope, and autonomy.
CRNA vs NP vs PA
17-row comparison across education cost, salary, autonomy, scope, and national job outlook.
50-State Practice Authority
Every state — full, restricted, or opt-out — with supervision requirements, NLC status, and board links.
Where Our Career Data Comes From
Salary ranges synthesized from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, AANA compensation surveys, recruiter pay-band data, and direct CRNA-submitted offers. Practice-authority data from each state Board of Nursing + the AANA state government affairs tracker. Contract guidance reviewed against attorney-published CRNA contract checklists. We cite every claim and refresh data each cycle. Last verified: April 2026. Read the full methodology →
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