1 The U.S. ranks number 3 in the list of countries by population. 2  The population density in the U.S.A. is 34 people per Km2. 3  83% of the population is urban (268,084,524 people in 2014).
The average CRNA salary for 2006 was more than $160,000. Nurse anesthetists can expect to begin their careers earning in the low $110,000 salary range and can move toward $200,000 or more as they gain additional experience.The rate of pay increases for CRNAs practicing in specific areas.Since there is a shortage of CRNAs, qualified individuals can command excellent pay for temporary work (locum tenens). Although pay rates vary by assignment location and setting, on average nurse anesthetists make close to $100 an hour.In certain areas, CRNAs can make $95-$105 per hour.he rate of pay increases for CRNAs practicing in specific areas. Since there is a shortage of CRNAs, qualified individuals can command excellent pay for temporary work (locum tenens). Although pay rates vary by assignment location and setting, on average nurse anesthetists make close to $100 an hour.
Of all employed nurses, 78% were registered nurses, 19% were licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses, 3% were nurse practitioners, and 1% were nurse anesthetists. While most registered nurses (72%) left home for work between 5am and 11:59am, a sizable minority (19%) worked the evening or night shifts. The majority of registered nurses (64%) worked in hospitals. Menâs representation was highest among nurse anesthetists at 41%. Male nurse anesthetists earned more than twice as much as the male average for all nursing occupations: $162,900 vs $60,700.