It's not about the money. It never was.
1,353 CRNAs told us their #1 priority: top-of-license practice (27%), even over compensation and schedule flexibility. For leaders focused on CRNA retention, the message is clear: how CRNAs practice matters just as much as pay.
WHAT ELSE DOES THE DATA SAY?
- 76% of W2 CRNAs are open to leaving for 1099 roles
- 53% of respondents rate department culture positively, while a third say they’re on the fence
- 51% are satisfied with their compensation
These are the national trends. But your CRNA workforce dynamic tells a different story.
See your market data live, tailored to your anesthesia team’s setup.
Explore our interactive CRNA dashboard with filters for region, practice setting, experience level, employment model, and compensation trends and more. Book a 20-minute demo to see insights specific to your market.
We’ll filter the CRNA dashboard to your region and walk through what the data reveals about your market. You’ll leave with actionable CRNA employment insights to use with your team.
Hear it from the CRNAs themselves
Insights from our dashboard are based on our second annual CRNA Compensation & Provider Satisfaction survey, collected between February 2nd to February 22nd, 2026. To request a copy of the final report (coming soon), please complete the form below:
