Anesthesiologists

Physicians & Surgeons • Healthcare & Medical Careers

Administer anesthetics and analgesics for pain management prior to, during, or after surgery.

Typical Salary (Median)
$350,000-$450,000
(2024 BLS data)
Half earn more, half earn less
Average Salary (Mean)
$336,640
Mathematical average of all salaries
National Employment
41,890
Education Required
Doctoral degree
BLS Code: 291211

Salary Distribution

National salary ranges for Anesthesiologists (2024)

10th Percentile
$124,450
25th Percentile
$186,680

Highest Paying Metropolitan Areas

Top 10 metro areas with the highest salaries for Anesthesiologists

1
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
170 employed
$434,420
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2
Columbus, OH
$434,330
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3
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
$417,660
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4
Pittsburgh, PA
$412,060
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5
Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN
390 employed
$401,260
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6
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA
720 employed
$396,180
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7
Portland-South Portland, ME
$388,340
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8
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
530 employed
$382,920
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9
Omaha, NE-IA
150 employed
$380,630
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Top Industries

Industries with the most Anesthesiologists positions

1
Cross-industry, Private, Federal, State, and Local Government
41,890
$336,640 avg
2
Sector 62 - Health Care and Social Assistance
40,890
$339,470 avg
3
Cross-industry, Private Ownership Only
40,550
$338,880 avg
4
Ambulatory Health Care Services
34,190
$344,920 avg
5
Offices of Physicians
33,770
$344,630 avg

Work Environment

Hospital

Career Overview

💼 About This Career

Anesthesiologists professionals work in healthcare & medical careers, specifically in physicians & surgeons. This role typically requires doctoral degree .

📊 Job Market Outlook

The job growth outlook for Anesthesiologists is rated as Moderate. Currently, there are approximately 41,890 people employed in this occupation nationwide.

Related Skills & Keywords

anesthesiologist anesthesia doctor

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Code: 291151
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Data Source: Salary and employment statistics are from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program , 2024 data. Historical trends show changes over time. Individual results may vary based on experience, location, and employer.