SOC 29-1211 · May 2025
Anesthesiologist Salary
Anesthesiologists in the US earn a median of $391,490 a year ($173.35 an hour on average), according to the BLS May 2025 wage survey. Average Anesthesiologist pay climbed from $261,730 in 2019 to $360,570 in 2025, a +37.8% change in 6 years.
Median annual
$391,490
Half of all Anesthesiologists in the United States earn more than this figure, half earn less. From the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics May 2025 release.
Wage trend
+37.8% since 2019 · +7.1% YoY
Hourly
$173.35
Job growth 2025-35
+3.6%
US workers
38,760
BLS series
Annual median wage for Anesthesiologists in All Industries in the United States
Salary range
From entry to top decile
The 10th-to-90th percentile spread for Anesthesiologists is $101,460 – $557,130.
Percentile distribution
USD · annual
10th
$101,460
25th
$207,000
Median
$391,490
75th
$490,530
90th
$557,130
Percentile bands
Where your pay would sit
Percentile bands
Annual wages at each point of the BLS distribution for Anesthesiologists. Where you sit depends on experience, employer, location and credentials.
| Percentile | What it means | Annual wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | 10% earn less. Common for new entrants | $101,460 |
| 25th percentile | A quarter earn less | $207,000 |
| Median | Half earn more, half earn less | $391,490 |
| 75th percentile | A quarter earn more | $490,530 |
| 90th percentile | 10% earn more. Often senior or specialist staff | $557,130 |
Geography
Anesthesiologist pay by state
Anesthesiologists earn the most in Washington ($499,990, +28% against the national median) and the least in D.C. ($202,570). BLS publishes a May 2025 estimate for this occupation in 25 of 51 states and D.C.
National median
$391,490
Highest-paying states for anesthesiologists
| State | Annual median | vs national | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $499,990 | +28% | 1,540 |
| Minnesota | $496,510 | +27% | 870 |
| Ohio | $490,530 | +25% | 780 |
| Virginia | $488,310 | +25% | – |
| Connecticut | $481,820 | +23% | – |
| New Hampshire | $481,640 | +23% | 330 |
| Florida | $465,370 | +19% | 2,530 |
| Pennsylvania | $461,390 | +18% | 410 |
| Idaho | $449,990 | +15% | – |
| New York | $445,660 | +14% | 7,230 |
All 25 states, highest to lowest
| State | Annual median | Employed |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Wisconsin | $443,990 | 790 |
| Kansas | $437,030 | 600 |
| Vermont | $434,780 | 90 |
| Maryland | $418,010 | – |
| Louisiana | $410,500 | 190 |
| Indiana | $394,060 | 1,460 |
| New Mexico | $393,970 | 50 |
| Alabama | $392,350 | – |
| Kentucky | $347,960 | 1,090 |
| Nebraska | $334,210 | 260 |
| Tennessee | $330,620 | 840 |
| South Carolina | $238,970 | 950 |
| Georgia | $230,000 | 1,040 |
| Texas | $215,230 | 2,800 |
| D.C. | $202,570 | 100 |
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, state estimates, May 2025, all industries.
What affects this salary
Pay drivers for Anesthesiologists
Anesthesiologists (BLS SOC 29-1211) administer anesthesia and provide medical care for surgical, obstetric, and other procedures. The role requires an MD or DO degree, a 4-year residency in anesthesiology, and board certification. BLS top-codes wages above the OEWS ceiling; the published mean substantially understates total compensation in private practice and partnership track positions. Subspecialty anesthesiologists (pain medicine, cardiac anesthesia, pediatric anesthesia) often earn additional premiums.
The 10th-to-90th percentile spread is $101,460 – $557,130. That gap reflects experience, certification, employer type, geographic cost of living, and shift differentials where applicable.
Geography matters. The best-paying states for this role are Washington, Minnesota and Ohio. Pay in Washington runs 2.5 times the level in D.C., before any adjustment for cost of living.
Getting in. BLS lists the typical entry-level education as doctoral or professional degree, and projects about 1,100 openings a year over 2025-35. Employment is projected to grow 3.6% over the same period, against 3.5% for all occupations.
Frequently asked
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Source & methodology
Wage and employment figures are from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2025 release. Standard Occupational Classification: 29-1211. Figures represent the national median, mean, and percentile distribution across all employers and industries. Hourly equivalents assume a 2,080-hour work year. Job growth, annual openings and typical education are from the BLS Employment Projections program, 2025-35; see the Occupational Outlook Handbook entry. Read our methodology for details on how the data is sourced, transformed, and refreshed.