Anesthesiologist salary
BLS occupation: Anesthesiologists · Healthcare practitioners · data for May 2025
How much does an anesthesiologist make?
- The median anesthesiologist salary in the US is $391,490 a year ($188.22 an hour): half of the 38,760 anesthesiologists BLS counts earn more and half earn less. The average (mean) is $360,570.
- The middle half earn between $207,000 and $490,530. The lowest-paid 10% earn less than $101,460 and the top 10% more than $557,130.
- That is 7.7 times the median for all US workers ($50,980).
- Washington pays anesthesiologists the most (median $499,990), followed by Minnesota ($496,510) and Ohio ($490,530). The District of Columbia pays the least ($202,570).
- After adjusting for prices, the pay goes furthest in Ohio, where the median is worth $528,736 in typical US prices, then Minnesota and Kansas. Washington's higher pay is offset by its prices (107.0 vs a US average of 100).
- In 35 of the 37 metro areas with data, the median anesthesiologist salary is enough to rent a typical home without spending more than 30% of income on rent.
- BLS projects the number of anesthesiologists to grow 3.6% from 2025 to 2035 (all jobs: 3.5%), with about 1,100 openings a year. The typical entry education is a doctoral or professional degree.
official From BLS's survey of employers: what anesthesiologists are actually paid, not job ads or self-reports. Adjusted figures are derived. How we calculate.
How does your pay compare?
Anesthesiologist salary range
Half of anesthesiologists earn between $207,000 and $490,530 a year
Yearly pay at each point of the range, US, May 2025. For comparison, the median for all US jobs is $50,980.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
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| Yearly pay | |
|---|---|
| Lowest 10% earn under | $101,460 |
| Lowest 25% earn under | $207,000 |
| Median | $391,490 |
| Top 25% earn over | $490,530 |
| Top 10% earn over | $557,130 |
Anesthesiologist salary by state
Washington pays anesthesiologists the most; the District of Columbia the least
Median yearly pay by state compared with the US median ($391,490), May 2025. Blue = higher pay.
- 20%+ below US
- 10–20% below
- 3–10% below
- Within 3%
- 3–10% above
- 10–20% above
- 20%+ above US
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025.
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| State | Median pay |
|---|---|
| Washington | $499,990 median |
| Minnesota | $496,510 median |
| Ohio | $490,530 median |
| Virginia | $488,310 median |
| Connecticut | $481,820 median |
| New Hampshire | $481,640 median |
| Florida | $465,370 median |
| Pennsylvania | $461,390 median |
| Idaho | $449,990 median |
| New York | $445,660 median |
| Wisconsin | $443,990 median |
| Kansas | $437,030 median |
| Vermont | $434,780 median |
| Maryland | $418,010 median |
| Louisiana | $410,500 median |
| Indiana | $394,060 median |
| New Mexico | $393,970 median |
| Alabama | $392,350 median |
| Kentucky | $347,960 median |
| Nebraska | $334,210 median |
| Tennessee | $330,620 median |
| South Carolina | $238,970 median |
| Georgia | $230,000 median |
| Texas | $215,230 median |
| District of Columbia | $202,570 median |
Where anesthesiologist pay goes furthest
A salary buys more where prices are low. We divide each state's median by its price level from the Bureau of Economic Analysis, so every figure is in typical US prices. derived
Anesthesiologists' pay goes furthest in Ohio once prices are counted
Median pay ÷ the state's price level (BEA, 2024; US = 100), shown in typical US prices. Top 10 states.
US median
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025; BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. Our calculation.
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| Worth, in US prices | |
|---|---|
| Ohio | $528,736 |
| Minnesota | $503,453 |
| Kansas | $485,222 |
| Virginia | $482,978 |
| Pennsylvania | $472,871 |
| Wisconsin | $471,853 |
| Idaho | $471,223 |
| Washington | $467,224 |
| Louisiana | $465,383 |
| Connecticut | $465,032 |
Anesthesiologist pay in every state
| State | Median a year | Hourly | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Employed | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $499,990 | $240.38 | $239,000 | $646,940 | 1,540 | $467,224 |
| Minnesota | $496,510 | $238.71 | $115,870 | $591,740 | 870 | $503,453 |
| Ohio | $490,530 | $235.83 | $172,330 | $543,850 | 780 | $528,736 |
| Virginia | $488,310 | $234.76 | $42,100 | $507,500 | – | $482,978 |
| Connecticut | $481,820 | $231.64 | $75,050 | $529,860 | – | $465,032 |
| New Hampshire | $481,640 | $231.56 | $76,330 | $488,130 | 330 | $462,382 |
| Florida | $465,370 | $223.74 | $215,320 | $514,580 | 2,530 | $450,007 |
| Pennsylvania | $461,390 | $221.82 | $75,070 | $542,880 | 410 | $472,871 |
| Idaho | $449,990 | $216.34 | $89,130 | $497,100 | – | $471,223 |
| New York | $445,660 | $214.26 | $136,760 | $561,000 | 7,230 | $412,950 |
| Wisconsin | $443,990 | $213.46 | $217,060 | $639,120 | 790 | $471,853 |
| Kansas | $437,030 | $210.11 | $222,520 | $536,800 | 600 | $485,222 |
| Vermont | $434,780 | $209.03 | $80,000 | $516,450 | 90 | $443,843 |
| Maryland | $418,010 | $200.97 | $170,770 | $506,640 | – | $398,260 |
| Louisiana | $410,500 | $197.36 | $231,450 | $417,550 | 190 | $465,383 |
| Indiana | $394,060 | $189.45 | $217,040 | $512,160 | 1,460 | $422,227 |
| New Mexico | $393,970 | $189.41 | $72,440 | $586,950 | 50 | $427,244 |
| Alabama | $392,350 | $188.63 | $223,700 | $492,400 | – | $441,721 |
| Kentucky | $347,960 | $167.29 | $107,110 | $491,640 | 1,090 | $385,940 |
| Nebraska | $334,210 | $160.68 | $234,710 | $512,180 | 260 | $370,920 |
| Tennessee | $330,620 | $158.95 | $75,260 | $442,360 | 840 | $359,878 |
| South Carolina | $238,970 | $114.89 | $77,540 | $549,580 | 950 | $254,904 |
| Georgia | $230,000 | $110.58 | $169,710 | $494,270 | 1,040 | $238,854 |
| Texas | $215,230 | $103.48 | $168,750 | $488,670 | 2,800 | $221,756 |
| District of Columbia | $202,570 | $97.39 | $70,580 | $397,210 | 100 | $184,320 |
BLS does not publish pay for anesthesiologists in 26 states (too few workers to estimate reliably). After cost of living = median ÷ (BEA price level ÷ 100).
Anesthesiologist salary by city
Metro areas where BLS publishes anesthesiologist pay: 37 of 387. Rent share = typical rent (September 2026, Zillow) × 12 ÷ the median salary; under 30% is affordable by the usual rule.
Highest-paying metro areas
- Seattle, WA $646,930
- St. Cloud, MN $591,740
- Buffalo, NY $512,620
- Virginia Beach, VA $500,990
- Louisville, KY $491,640
- Roanoke, VA $488,310
- Lakeland, FL $482,020
- Kansas City, MO $477,890
- Albany, NY $471,720
- New York, NY $460,800
Where the pay goes furthest
- St. Cloud, MN $675,256
- Seattle, WA $582,122
- Buffalo, NY $534,848
- Louisville, KY $528,225
- Roanoke, VA $521,598
- Kansas City, MO $516,398
- Virginia Beach, VA $511,522
- Lakeland, FL $496,207
- Dayton, OH $491,186
- Utica, NY $486,556
All 37 metro areas
| Metro area | Median a year | Employed | After cost of living | Rent share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | $646,930 | 990 | $582,122 | 4% |
| St. Cloud, MN | $591,740 | 40 | $675,256 | 2% |
| Buffalo, NY | $512,620 | – | $534,848 | 3% |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $500,990 | – | $511,522 | 5% |
| Louisville, KY | $491,640 | 500 | $528,225 | 3% |
| Roanoke, VA | $488,310 | – | $521,598 | 3% |
| Lakeland, FL | $482,020 | 100 | $496,207 | 5% |
| Kansas City, MO | $477,890 | 290 | $516,398 | 4% |
| Albany, NY | $471,720 | 410 | $473,776 | 4% |
| New York, NY | $460,800 | 7,080 | $409,371 | 9% |
| Dayton, OH | $455,300 | – | $491,186 | 3% |
| Utica, NY | $450,930 | – | $486,556 | 4% |
| Columbus, OH | $441,230 | – | $462,171 | 4% |
| Portland, ME | $438,550 | 100 | $430,550 | 6% |
| Cincinnati, OH | $419,600 | 320 | $439,971 | 4% |
| Baltimore, MD | $418,010 | – | $400,059 | 6% |
| Augusta, GA | $417,100 | 50 | $453,848 | 4% |
| Iowa City, IA | $407,230 | 40 | $445,016 | 5% |
| Washington, DC | $397,210 | 200 | $364,801 | 7% |
| Cape Coral, FL | $383,630 | – | $374,825 | 6% |
| Indianapolis, IN | $374,730 | 560 | $391,584 | 5% |
| Rochester, NY | $366,040 | 200 | $377,225 | 5% |
| Paducah, KY | $350,260 | 40 | $406,882 | 4% |
| Omaha, NE | $343,730 | 180 | $373,981 | 5% |
| San Antonio, TX | $335,300 | 160 | $354,006 | 5% |
| Nashville, TN | $328,840 | 480 | $341,340 | 7% |
| Charleston, SC | $308,880 | – | $305,937 | 8% |
| Columbia, SC | $290,620 | 70 | $310,286 | 6% |
| Lexington, KY | $273,190 | 230 | $294,104 | 7% |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $228,760 | 270 | $239,424 | 8% |
| Atlanta, GA | $226,830 | 770 | $226,699 | 10% |
| Dallas, TX | $218,060 | 950 | $211,524 | 9% |
| Houston, TX | $210,230 | 1,160 | $213,152 | 9% |
| Denver, CO | $179,190 | – | $169,396 | 13% |
| Riverside, CA | $149,040 | – | $140,020 | 20% |
| San Francisco, CA | $101,730 | – | $87,992 | 41% |
| Chicago, IL | $77,770 | 1,700 | $75,071 | 33% |
What the median anesthesiologist salary pays per paycheck
| Period | Before taxes |
|---|---|
| Year | $391,490 |
| Month | $32,624 |
| Every two weeks | $15,057 |
| Week | $7,529 |
| Hour | $188.22 |
Gross pay, 52 weeks a year, 2,080 hours. Hourly to salary calculator.
Becoming an anesthesiologist: education and job outlook
| Typical entry education | Doctoral or professional degree |
|---|---|
| Work experience needed | None |
| On-the-job training | Internship/residency |
| Projected change in jobs, 2025–35 | +3.6% (all jobs: +3.5%) |
| Openings a year (average) | 1,100 |
| Self-employed | 3.9% |
official BLS Employment Projections, 2025–35. Openings include workers who retire or change jobs. What the work involves: BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook.
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Questions about anesthesiologist pay
How much does an anesthesiologist make an hour?
The median is $188.22 an hour. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48.78 and the top 10% over $267.85.
How much does an anesthesiologist make a month?
About $32,624 a month before taxes at the median salary of $391,490, or $15,057 every two weeks.
What state pays anesthesiologists the most?
Washington, with a median of $499,990. Minnesota ($496,510), Ohio ($490,530), Virginia ($488,310) and Connecticut ($481,820) follow.
Where do anesthesiologists make the most after cost of living?
Ohio: its median of $490,530 is worth $528,736 at typical US prices. Minnesota, Kansas and Virginia come next.
How much do entry-level anesthesiologists make?
BLS does not report pay by experience. The lowest-paid 10% of anesthesiologists earn under $101,460 a year, and the lowest-paid quarter under $207,000, which is a reasonable guide to starting pay.
What education do you need to become an anesthesiologist?
BLS lists the typical entry-level education as a doctoral or professional degree. Work experience in a related job: none. On-the-job training: internship/residency.
Sources and limits
- Pay and employment: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 estimates, occupation 29-1211 (Anesthesiologists). Downloaded 2026-10-24.
- OEWS counts wage and salary workers at employers, including tips and commissions but not overtime pay, bonuses that are not tied to production, or benefits. It leaves out the self-employed. BLS does not publish figures above $239,200 a year or for states and metro areas with too few workers.
- Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (US = 100). Rents: Zillow Observed Rent Index, September 2026; Data Provided by Zillow Group.
- Outlook and education: BLS Employment Projections, 2025–35.
- Pay is not broken down by experience, employer or specialty (for example, ER or pediatric nursing); BLS does not publish those splits.