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Anesthesiologists Salary
Anesthesiologists earn a median $391,490 a year in the U.S., with 38,760 jobs (May 2025).
- Median wage
- $391,490 a year
- Employment
- 38,760
- Excludes self-employed
- Projected growth
- +3.6%
- 2025 to 2035
- Openings per year
- 1,100
- Average, including replacements
Pay range nationally
The middle half of workers earn between the 25th and 75th percentile (shaded)
- Median (50%)
- $391,490 · $188.22 an hour
- Mean (average)
- $360,570 · $173.35 an hour (estimate error ±2.8%)
- 10th percentile
- $101,460 · $48.78 an hour
- 25th percentile
- $207,000 · $99.52 an hour
- 75th percentile
- $490,530 · $235.83 an hour
- 90th percentile
- $557,130 · $267.85 an hour
- Employment
- 38,760 (estimate error ±11.0%)
What they do
Standard Occupational Classification definition
Administer anesthetics and analgesics for pain management prior to, during, or after surgery.
Job outlook
BLS Employment Projections, 2025 to 2035
- Jobs in 2025
- 41,500
- Projected for 2035
- 43,000
- Change
- +1,500 (+3.6%)
- Openings each year
- 1,100
- Typical education
- Doctoral or professional degree
- Work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- Internship/residency
- Self-employed
- 3.9%
Occupational Outlook Handbook (duties, how to become one, work environment)
Highest paying states
Median wage for this occupation
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| # | State | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $499,990 | 1,540 |
| 2 | Minnesota | $496,510 | 870 |
| 3 | Ohio | $490,530 | 780 |
| 4 | Virginia | $488,310 | Not reported |
| 5 | Connecticut | $481,820 | Not reported |
| 6 | New Hampshire | $481,640 | 330 |
| 7 | Florida | $465,370 | 2,530 |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | $461,390 | 410 |
| 9 | Idaho | $449,990 | Not reported |
| 10 | New York | $445,660 | 7,230 |
States with the most jobs
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| State | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 7,230 | $445,660 |
| Texas | 2,800 | $215,230 |
| Florida | 2,530 | $465,370 |
| Illinois | 1,570 | Not reported |
| Washington | 1,540 | $499,990 |
| Indiana | 1,460 | $394,060 |
| Michigan | 1,270 | Not reported |
| Massachusetts | 1,100 | Not reported |
| Kentucky | 1,090 | $347,960 |
| Georgia | 1,040 | $230,000 |
Highest paying metro areas
Metro areas with at least 100 jobs in this occupation
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| # | Metro area | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $646,930 | 990 |
| 2 | Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $491,640 | 500 |
| 3 | Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL | $482,020 | 100 |
| 4 | Kansas City, MO-KS | $477,890 | 290 |
| 5 | Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $471,720 | 410 |
| 6 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $460,800 | 7,080 |
| 7 | Portland-South Portland, ME | $438,550 | 100 |
| 8 | Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $419,600 | 320 |
| 9 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $397,210 | 200 |
| 10 | Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $374,730 | 560 |
| 11 | Rochester, NY | $366,040 | 200 |
| 12 | Omaha, NE-IA | $343,730 | 180 |
Metro areas with the most jobs
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| Metro area | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 7,080 | $460,800 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 1,700 | $77,770 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | 1,160 | $210,230 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | 990 | $646,930 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 950 | $218,060 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | 860 | Not reported |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 770 | $226,830 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | 700 | $239,200 or more |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | 560 | $374,730 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | 510 | Not reported |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | 500 | $491,640 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | 480 | $328,840 |
Visa filings for this occupation
Wages employers offered on Department of Labor filings
- H-1B (FY 2026 through Q3)304 certified filingsMedian offered wage $410,000
- PERM green card (FY 2026 through Q3)24 certified filingsMedian offered wage $374,860
Anesthesiologists pay by state
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Connecticut
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- Wisconsin
Related occupations
Frequently asked questions
- How much do anesthesiologists make?
- The median wage for anesthesiologists in the U.S. is $391,490 a year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $207,000 and $490,530.
- Which state pays anesthesiologists the most?
- Washington has the highest median wage for this occupation at $499,990 a year.
- What is the job outlook for anesthesiologists?
- BLS projects employment to grow 3.6% from 2025 to 2035, with about 1,100 openings each year on average.
- What education do anesthesiologists need?
- The typical entry-level education is: doctoral or professional degree.