Anesthesiology Salary Data
Median Salary
$535,000
Average Salary
$543,739
Salary Range
Percentiles
Breakdown
How much does an Anesthesiology make?
As of May 13, 2025, an Anesthesiology in the United States earns an average of $535,000 per year ($44,583 monthly). Based on an average 47-hour work week, this translates to approximately $221 per hour.
Salary Range and Distribution
Based on 78 verified physician salary submissions, SalaryDr is seeing total compensation ranging from $494,522 to $550,000, with top performers (90th percentile) earning up to $900,000 annually. The majority of Anesthesiology salaries fall between $494,522 (25th percentile) and $550,000 (75th percentile).
Career Growth and Advancement
The salary difference between early-career and experienced Anesthesiology physicians is significant. Entry-level positions start at $495,610, while those with 8+ years of experience earn an average of $579,033 - a 17% increase. This substantial growth reflects the value of experience and skill development in the field.
Practice Settings and Compensation Structure
Base salary makes up 86% of total compensation ($466,817), with the remainder coming from bonuses, profit sharing, and other incentives.
Job Satisfaction and Work-Life Balance
Anesthesiology physicians report high career satisfaction, rating their specialty 3.9 out of 5, with 88% saying they would choose this specialty again.
Salary Distribution
Distribution based on 78 verified physician salary submissions.
Median Salary: $535,000
Physician Satisfaction
Would Choose Again
Percentage of Anesthesiology physicians who would choose this specialty again if starting their career over.
Satisfaction Rating
Average satisfaction rating reported by Anesthesiology physicians (1-5 scale).
Career Satisfaction
Physicians cite the variety of cases and patient relationships as most rewarding aspects of this specialty.
Primary Challenges
On-call demands, administrative burden, and work-life balance are cited as the top challenges.
Salary Comparison
Location Statistics
Average Salary
$543,739
Median Salary
$535,000
Salary Range
$494,522 - $550,000
National Comparison
National Average
$543,739
Difference
+0% vs National Average
Sample Size
78 local / 78 national reports
Salary by Practice Type
| Practice Type | Average Salary | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| Private Practice | $563,958 | 24 submissions |
| Hospital-employed | $553,807 | 40 submissions |
| Academic | $480,312 | 14 submissions |
* Practice types with fewer than 3 submissions may be omitted for privacy.
Salary by Experience Level
| Years of Experience | Average Salary | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 years | $435,000 | 6 submissions |
| 3-5 years | $482,511 | 12 submissions |
| 6-10 years | $560,000 | 39 submissions |
| 11-15 years | $569,156 | 16 submissions |
| 16+ years | $613,000 | 5 submissions |
* Experience levels with fewer than 3 submissions may be omitted for privacy.
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Subspecialty Comparison
Critical Care
Cardiac
Pain Management
Pediatric
| Subspecialty | Average Salary | Sample Size | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Critical Care | $673,750 | 4 submissions | Focuses on specialized critical care procedures and treatments within anesthesiology, providing expert care in this specific area. |
| Cardiac | $578,654 | 13 submissions | Focuses on specialized cardiac procedures and treatments within anesthesiology, providing expert care in this specific area. |
| Pain Management | $562,514 | 18 submissions | Focuses on specialized pain management procedures and treatments within anesthesiology, providing expert care in this specific area. |
| Pediatric | $509,844 | 8 submissions | Provides specialized surgical care for infants, children, and adolescents, addressing congenital conditions and childhood diseases. |
* Subspecialties with fewer than 3 submissions may be omitted for privacy.
* Data is aggregated from verified physician submissions.
Related Specialties
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Average Salary: $1,129,167
Based on 12 submissions
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Average Salary: $750,000
Based on 2 submissions
Head and Neck Surgery
Average Salary: $700,000
Based on 2 submissions
* Salary data is updated monthly based on verified physician submissions.
Anesthesiology Salary by State
Arizona
$465,000/year
1 reports
California
$545,000/year
11 reports
Colorado
$435,000/year
1 reports
District of Columbia
$690,000/year
1 reports
Florida
$525,000/year
2 reports
Georgia
$480,000/year
5 reports
Illinois
$535,000/year
16 reports
Iowa
$545,000/year
11 reports
Maryland
$490,614/year
1 reports
Massachusetts
$535,000/year
12 reports
Minnesota
$495,000/year
1 reports
New York
$650,000/year
1 reports
Ohio
$725,000/year
1 reports
Oklahoma
$840,000/year
1 reports
Oregon
$545,000/year
3 reports
Pennsylvania
$550,250/year
4 reports
Tennessee
$470,000/year
2 reports
Texas
$460,000/year
3 reports
Vermont
$850,000/year
1 reports
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