Understanding CRNA Pay in Your Area
Are you confused about CRNA pay in your region? You’re not alone.
In our mission to assist CRNAs and employers in finding each other, negotiating seamlessly, and managing their connections through local talent pools, we frequently encounter the question: How much are CRNAs in [Your Area] earning right now?
Why the Confusion?
Operating as either a provider or employer in a market without a transparent marketplace can be challenging. This lack of visibility often benefits third parties that use specific tactics to obscure clear information.
For example, when a CRNA employer has a new job opening, they may list it in a Vendor Management System (VMS), allowing multiple third parties to bid for presenting a CRNA for the position. The first to present the CRNA who takes the job wins the bid and earns the profit.
The Problem with This System
While this system works well for some, it has unintended consequences:
- Controversial Tactics: Third parties are incentivized to use controversial or even predatory tactics to get CRNAs to agree to presentations.
- Unauthorized Presentations: Some CRNAs report being presented for jobs without their permission, as third parties rush to win bids and secure profits. The reward can be 25-35% above the CRNA’s hourly pay or salary.
- Employer Confusion: Direct employers struggle to understand actual CRNA compensation and make informed offers.
Introducing Lokum App: A Transparent Marketplace
At Lokum App, we believe in the need for a legitimate marketplace that clarifies CRNA compensation and serves as a reliable source of truth. CRNAs are instrumental in helping us achieve this goal!
Our Compensation Project
As part of our participation in Google’s accelerator cohort this year, we are engaged in a compensation project. Working with Machine Learning (AI) and Data Science professionals, we are gaining visibility into the CRNA market. With over 650 CRNAs participating and actual pay data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, we are starting to uncover valuable insights.
Here is w2 CRNA pay posted in the last 60 days on Gaswork:
Join the Lokum App Community
To access more data and participate in the project, create your Lokum App account today. We’re excited to have you on the platform!
Further Reading
In a previous blog, we explored the CRNA’s journey when seeking new opportunities, the key players in the market, and the recruitment processes for anesthesia services. Click here to read it.
