Anesthesiologists Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for anesthesiologists in the U.S. is $391,490 ($188.22 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $391,490
- Mean annual wage
- $360,570
- Median hourly wage
- $188.22
- Employment
- 38,760
38,760 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $101,460 | $48.78 |
| 25th percentile | $207,000 | $99.52 |
| Median (50th) | $391,490 | $188.22 |
| 75th percentile | $490,530 | $235.83 |
| 90th percentile | $557,130 | $267.85 |
Highest-paying states for anesthesiologists
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $499,990 | 1,540 |
| Minnesota | $496,510 | 870 |
| Ohio | $490,530 | 780 |
| Virginia | $488,310 | — |
| Connecticut | $481,820 | — |
| New Hampshire | $481,640 | 330 |
| Florida | $465,370 | 2,530 |
| Pennsylvania | $461,390 | 410 |
| Idaho | $449,990 | — |
| New York | $445,660 | 7,230 |
Lowest-paying states
- District of Columbia: $202,570 median annual wage
- Texas: $215,230 median annual wage
- Georgia: $230,000 median annual wage
- South Carolina: $238,970 median annual wage
- Tennessee: $330,620 median annual wage
About this occupation
Administer anesthetics and analgesics for pain management prior to, during, or after surgery.
Typical tasks
- Provide medical care and consultation in many settings, prescribing medication and treatment and referring patients for surgery.
- Position patient on operating table to maximize patient comfort and surgical accessibility.
- Provide and maintain life support and airway management and help prepare patients for emergency surgery.
- Administer anesthetic or sedation during medical procedures, using local, intravenous, spinal, or caudal methods.
- Examine patient, obtain medical history, and use diagnostic tests to determine risk during surgical, obstetrical, and other medical procedures.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: Doctoral or professional degree
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Doctoral or professional degree | 100.0% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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