Healthcare

Anesthesiologist Salary

Anesthesiologists administer anesthesia and manage pain during surgical procedures and other medical treatments.

Median Salary
$302,970
Mean Salary
$310,200
Total Employed
31,400
Job Growth
+3%

Anesthesiologist Salary by Experience Level

Entry-level anesthesiologists earn around $150,000 per year, while mid-career professionals earn $305,000. Senior-level anesthesiologists can earn $430,000 or more.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$150,000
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$305,000
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$430,000

Salary Percentile Breakdown

The salary range for anesthesiologists varies significantly. The bottom 10% earn $145,000, while the top 10% earn $450,000.

Percentile Annual Salary
10th Percentile $145,000
25th Percentile $220,000
50th Percentile (Median) $302,970
75th Percentile $390,000
90th Percentile $450,000

Anesthesiologist Salary by State

Anesthesiologist salaries vary significantly by state due to cost of living, demand, and industry concentration. The highest paying state is Hawaii at $539,287, while Mississippi offers the lowest at $245,406.

State Median
#1 Hawaii $539,287 Details →
#2 California $442,336 Details →
#3 Massachusetts $433,247 Details →
#4 Alaska $390,831 Details →
#5 New York $384,772 Details →
#6 New Jersey $363,564 Details →
#7 Washington $360,534 Details →
#8 Connecticut $351,445 Details →
#9 Maryland $345,386 Details →
#10 Oregon $339,326 Details →
#11 New Hampshire $327,208 Details →
#12 Rhode Island $327,208 Details →
#13 Colorado $324,178 Details →
#14 Virginia $321,148 Details →
#15 Delaware $312,059 Details →
#16 Vermont $312,059 Details →
#17 Minnesota $306,000 Details →
#18 Florida $302,970 Details →
#19 Maine $302,970 Details →
#20 Nevada $299,940 Details →
#21 Pennsylvania $299,940 Details →
#22 Arizona $293,881 Details →
#23 Illinois $293,881 Details →
#24 Utah $293,881 Details →
#25 Texas $284,792 Details →
#26 Wisconsin $284,792 Details →
#27 Georgia $281,762 Details →
#28 Montana $281,762 Details →
#29 Idaho $278,732 Details →
#30 North Carolina $278,732 Details →
#31 Ohio $278,732 Details →
#32 Louisiana $275,703 Details →
#33 New Mexico $275,703 Details →
#34 Tennessee $275,703 Details →
#35 Indiana $272,673 Details →
#36 Michigan $272,673 Details →
#37 Nebraska $272,673 Details →
#38 North Dakota $272,673 Details →
#39 Wyoming $272,673 Details →
#40 Iowa $269,643 Details →
#41 South Carolina $269,643 Details →
#42 Missouri $266,614 Details →
#43 South Dakota $266,614 Details →
#44 Alabama $263,584 Details →
#45 Kansas $263,584 Details →
#46 Kentucky $263,584 Details →
#47 Oklahoma $254,495 Details →
#48 Arkansas $248,435 Details →
#49 West Virginia $248,435 Details →
#50 Mississippi $245,406 Details →

Key Responsibilities

  • Administer anesthesia for surgery
  • Monitor patient vitals during procedures
  • Manage post-operative pain
  • Evaluate patients before surgery
  • Develop anesthesia care plans

Top Skills

Anesthesia Pharmacology Patient Monitoring Critical Care Pain Management Airway Management

Education Required

Doctoral degree

Job Outlook

As fast as average — projected 3% growth over the next decade