How much does an Anesthesiologist make?
An Anesthesiologist earns a median annual salary of $391,490 in the United States, which works out to roughly $188.22 per hour for full-time work. Most Anesthesiologists earn between $101,460 at the entry level and $557,130 at the senior end, with the middle 50% taking home between $207,000 and $490,530 a year.
That is $330,100 more than the median across all occupations in BLS data ($61,390).
Anesthesiologist salary range by percentile
Half of all Anesthesiologists earn between $207,000 and $490,530 a year.
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $101,460 | $48.78 | |
| 25th percentile (early career) | $207,000 | $99.52 | |
| 50th percentile (median) | $391,490 | $188.22 | |
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $490,530 | $235.83 | |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $557,130 | $267.85 |
Highest-paying states for Anesthesiologist
Where you work matters more than almost anything else. Washington leads the country for Anesthesiologist pay at $499,990 a year, followed by Minnesota ($496,510) and Ohio ($490,530). At the other end, District of Columbia posts the lowest median at $202,570 — a gap of $297,420 for the same job, driven by local demand, industry mix, and cost of living.
| # | State | Median salary | Hourly | vs national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $499,990 | $240.38 | +28% |
| 2 | Minnesota | $496,510 | $238.71 | +27% |
| 3 | Ohio | $490,530 | $235.83 | +25% |
| 4 | Virginia | $488,310 | $234.76 | +25% |
| 5 | Connecticut | $481,820 | $231.64 | +23% |
Anesthesiologist salary in every state
Official BLS state-level figures across 25 states and territories. Click a state for the full local breakdown.
Workforce and education
About 39,000 people work as Anesthesiologists in the United States. The mean (average) wage is $360,570 — below the median, unusual for salaried roles. On qualifications: a bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement, per O*NET occupation data.
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