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CRNA Careers in North Carolina

Salary data, licensure requirements, practice authority, and credentialing details for CRNAs practicing in North Carolina.

Median CRNA Salary

$202,000

COL-adjusted: $212,632

Practice Authority

Restricted

CMS opt-out state

State Income Tax

4.5%

~$9,090/yr at median

In-House Call Rate

$1,050

Home call: $425

Compensation in North Carolina

Based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics for Nurse Anesthetists (SOC 29-1151).

Salary Range

25th Percentile$180,000
Median$202,000
75th Percentile$230,000
COL Index95 (below national avg)
COL-Adjusted Median$212,632

Call Compensation

In-House Call (typical)$1,050/shift
Home Call (typical)$425/shift
Annual Call Value (4 shifts/mo)$50,400

If your contract bundles call into base salary, you may be leaving $50,400 per year on the table. Separate call pay is standard.

Practice Authority & Licensure

Practice Authority

Authority LevelRestricted Practice
CMS Opt-OutYes — opted out

North Carolina requires CRNAs to have a collaborative agreement or supervisory arrangement. The scope of independent decision-making varies by facility.

Licensure

License TypeAPRN
State Tax Impact4.5% top marginal rate

CRNAs in North Carolina hold an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license. Requirements include active RN license, NBCRNA certification, and state-specific application. Processing times vary from 4-12 weeks.

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