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CRNA Careers in Washington

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

Median CRNA Salary

$235,000

COL-adjusted: $202,586

Practice Authority

Full

CMS opt-out state

State Income Tax

None

No state income tax

In-House Call Rate

$1,350

Home call: $575

Compensation in Washington

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

Salary Range

25th Percentile$212,000
Median$235,000
75th Percentile$264,000
COL Index116 (above national avg)
COL-Adjusted Median$202,586

Call Compensation

In-House Call (typical)$1,350/shift
Home Call (typical)$575/shift
Annual Call Value (4 shifts/mo)$64,800

If your contract bundles call into base salary, you may be leaving $64,800 per year on the table. Separate call pay is standard.

Practice Authority & Licensure

Practice Authority

Authority LevelFull Practice
CMS Opt-OutYes — opted out

Washington grants CRNAs full practice authority. CRNAs can practice without a collaborative agreement or physician supervision requirement under state law.

Licensure

License TypeAPRN
State Tax ImpactNo state income tax

CRNAs in Washington 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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