The average salary for a anesthesiologist in the United States is $339,470, but the range typically falls between $191,980 and >$239,200. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $163.21, with a range between $92.3 and >$115.00.
There are approximately 33,470 people employed as a anesthesiologist in the United States. With California, Michigan, New York employing the highest number of anesthesiologists.The state with the best pay for a anesthesiologist is Missouri, with an average annual salary of $254,760, while Wisconsin has the lowest average annual salary of $374,240.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $84,940 | $40.84 |
| 25th Percentile | $191,980 | $92.3 |
| Median | >$239,200 | >$115.00 |
| 75th Percentile | >$239,200 | >$115.00 |
| 90th Percentile | >$239,200 | >$115.00 |
The salary of a anesthesiologist can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a anesthesiologist in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for anesthesiologists are Missouri, West Virginia, Michigan, Virginia, Texas while the worst states are Wisconsin, Vermont, Utah, Tennessee, South Dakota.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $176,900 | $369,500 | >$239,200 |
| Arizona | $139,520 | $393,830 | >$239,200 |
| California | $178,860 | $452,930 | >$239,200 |
| Connecticut | >$239,200 | >$239,200 | >$239,200 |
| District of Columbia | $65,530 | $255,060 | >$239,200 |
| Florida | $65,750 | $284,750 | >$239,200 |
| Hawaii | >$239,200 | >$239,200 | >$239,200 |
| Illinois | $74,920 | $306,460 | >$239,200 |
| Indiana | $165,620 | $308,950 | >$239,200 |
| Iowa | >$239,200 | >$239,200 | >$239,200 |
| Kentucky | $218,400 | $292,390 | >$239,200 |
| Maine | >$239,200 | >$239,200 | >$239,200 |
| Maryland | >$239,200 | >$239,200 | >$239,200 |
| Michigan | $183,140 | $285,950 | >$239,200 |
| Minnesota | >$239,200 | >$239,200 | >$239,200 |
| Missouri | $210,750 | $254,760 | >$239,200 |
| Montana | $119,820 | $386,180 | >$239,200 |
| Nebraska | $236,300 | $455,850 | >$239,200 |
| New Hampshire | $70,870 | $377,320 | >$239,200 |
| New Jersey | >$239,200 | >$239,200 | >$239,200 |
| New Mexico | $224,990 | $276,800 | >$239,200 |
| New York | $81,700 | $309,120 | >$239,200 |
| North Carolina | $151,780 | $402,110 | >$239,200 |
| Ohio | $151,690 | $322,710 | >$239,200 |
| Oklahoma | >$239,200 | >$239,200 | >$239,200 |
| Oregon | $175,130 | $444,090 | >$239,200 |
| Pennsylvania | >$239,200 | >$239,200 | >$239,200 |
| South Carolina | $68,260 | $222,760 | >$239,200 |
| South Dakota | >$239,200 | >$239,200 | >$239,200 |
| Tennessee | $69,880 | $319,910 | >$239,200 |
| Texas | $71,360 | $257,220 | >$239,200 |
| Utah | $232,870 | $274,180 | >$239,200 |
| Vermont | $84,440 | $336,900 | >$239,200 |
| Virginia | $183,460 | $242,090 | >$239,200 |
| West Virginia | $63,700 | $248,690 | >$239,200 |
| Wisconsin | $84,310 | $374,240 | >$239,200 |
Even between cities, the salary of a anesthesiologist can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for anesthesiologists is San Diego-Carlsbad area, CA with an average salary of $481,420.The city with the lowest average salary for anesthesiologists is Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington area, TX with an average salary of $192,300.
Areas with highest average salaries for anesthesiologists
Areas with lowest average salaries for anesthesiologists
The number of anesthesiologists in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of anesthesiologists has increased by 4,880. On average, the number of anesthesiologists has been increasing by 4.3% each year. The salary of anesthesiologists has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of anesthesiologists has increased by $68,030. On average, the salary of anesthesiologists has been increasing by 6.3% each year.
Anesthesiologists are part of the healthcare practitioners and technical occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for anesthesiologists compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all healthcare practitioners and technical occupations jobs here.
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