Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Monitor patient before, during, and after anesthesia and counteract adverse reactions or complications.
Record type and amount of anesthesia and patient condition throughout procedure.
Provide and maintain life support and airway management and help prepare patients for emergency surgery.
Administer anesthetic or sedation during medical procedures, using local, intravenous, spinal, or caudal methods.
Examine patient, obtain medical history, and use diagnostic tests to determine risk during surgical, obstetrical, and other medical procedures.
Top skills:Critical ThinkingMonitoringJudgment and Decision MakingActive ListeningWritingScience
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Anesthesiologist pay by experience level
Entry level$105,000
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$214,000
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$405,000
Mid-career median pay
Senior$507,500
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$576,500
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+3.2%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
1,300
projected openings per year
Growing about as fast as average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Anesthesiologist salary by industry
Ambulatory Health Care Services
28,980 workers
$391,000
Offices of Physicians
28,700 workers
$391,000
Hospitals
8,240 workers
$318,000
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
8,010 workers
$317,500
Hospitals, Privately Owned
7,380 workers
$321,000
Educational Services
1,300 workers
$331,500
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
1,300 workers
$331,500
Educational Services, State Government Owned
960 workers
$289,000
Hospitals, Local Government Owned
510 workers
$387,500
Hospitals, State Government Owned
340 workers
$155,500
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Anesthesiologist make?
The average base salary for a Anesthesiologist in the United States is $373,000 per year, or about $179.33 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $214,000 and $507,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Healthcare Practitioners and Technical roles?
The Healthcare Practitioners and Technical job family averages $162,000 across 91 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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