Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant (CRNFA) Salary in the United States

How much does a Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant (CRNFA) make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant (CRNFA) in the United States is $104,873 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $50.

However, a Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant (CRNFA)'s salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $128,104
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $95,813 to $117,033
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $87,564
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Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant (CRNFA) Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $117,033 $9,753 $2,251 $56
Average $104,873 $8,739 $2,017 $50
25th Percentile $95,813 $7,984 $1,843 $46
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Key Factors That Influence Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant (CRNFA) Salaries

A Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant (CRNFA)'s salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant (CRNFA) Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant (CRNFA)'s salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $101,918
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $102,594
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $105,800
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $110,882
  • Expert (over 8 years): $111,245
Levels Salary
Entry Level Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant (CRNFA)$101,918
Intermediate Level Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant (CRNFA)$102,594
Senior Level Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant (CRNFA)$105,800
Specialist Level Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant (CRNFA)$110,882
Expert Level Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant (CRNFA)$111,245
$101,918 0 yr
$102,594 < 2 yrs
$105,800 2-4 yrs
$110,882 5-8 yrs
$111,245 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant (CRNFA)s

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $132,273
  • San Francisco: $130,823
  • Oakland: $128,073

What Skills Can Increase a Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant (CRNFA)'s Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Planning (Mentioned in 5.51% Job Postings): An act or process of making or carrying out plans. Establishment of goals, policies, and procedures for a social or economic unit city planning business planning.
  • Nursing Practice (Mentioned in 2.87% Job Postings): Nursing practice may be work experience that is direct and/or indirect patient care in clinical practice, nursing administration, education, research, or consultation in the specialty represented by the credential.
  • Patient Safety (Mentioned in 1.54% Job Postings): Patient safety is a discipline and responsibility that emphasizes safety in health care through the prevention, reduction, reporting, and analysis of medical error that often leads to adverse effects. The frequency and magnitude of avoidable adverse events experienced by patients was not well known until the 1990s, when multiple countries reported staggering numbers of patients harmed and killed by medical errors. Recognizing that healthcare errors impact 1 in every 10 patients around the world, the World Health Organization calls patient safety an endemic concern. Indeed, patient safety has emerged as a distinct healthcare discipline supported by an immature yet developing scientific framework. There is a significant transdisciplinary body of theoretical and research literature that informs the science of patient safety. At the same time, efforts are being made to anchor patient safety more firmly in medical education. The resulting patient safety knowledge continually informs improvement efforts such as: applying lessons learned from business and industry, adopting innovative technologies, educating providers and consumers, enhancing error reporting systems, and developing new economic incentives.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Planning 5.51%
Nursing Practice 2.87%
Patient Safety 1.54%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant (CRNFA)'s salary.
  • Written Communication: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Time Management: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Confidentiality: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Written Communication
$113,263
8%
Time Management
$112,214
7%
Confidentiality
$109,068
4%
Problem Solving
$109,068
4%
Accountability
$106,970
2%
Innovation
$106,970
2%
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Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant (CRNFA) Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant (CRNFA) salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $111,241. While startup companies pay approximate $94,793.

Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant (CRNFA) Salary by Company Size

Company Size Employees Average Salary
Startup1~50$94,793
Growth Stage51~500$100,067
Established501~5000$107,603
Enterprise5000+$111,241

Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant (CRNFA) Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant (CRNFA) roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Healthcare, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant (CRNFA) positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant (CRNFA) as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant (CRNFA)

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare$125,848$61.020%

Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant (CRNFA) Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant (CRNFA)'s annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant (CRNFA) Salary Growth & Career Path

Promotions are the fastest way to increase your earnings. As a Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant (CRNFA), you have the following paths for advancement. The table below compares the salary raises for common next-step roles. By comparing these figures, you can choose the career path that best meets your financial goals.

Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant (CRNFA) Salary Growth and Career Path
Next Step Role Estimate Salary Projected Raise
Director Mother and Baby Unit $162,000 54%
Director Intensive Care Unit Operations $154,200 47%
Entry Registered Nurse - Staff $73,700 -30%
Organ Transplant Coordinator RN $110,100 5%

Salary Trends for Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant (CRNFA)

Salaries for a Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant (CRNFA) can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $209,336 in 2023 to around $203,607 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant (CRNFA) salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant (CRNFA) Over Time

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2023
$209,336
2024
$211,584
2025
$203,607
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2023 $209,336
2024 $211,584
2025 $203,607
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FAQ about Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant (CRNFA)

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant (CRNFA)?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant (CRNFA) roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

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