Anesthesiologist Salary
Anesthesiologists earn a median $239,200+ a year nationally. Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
U.S. median
$239,200+
BLS top-coded wage
Range
$101,460 – $239,200+
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
38,760
across the U.S.
Why does it say $239,200+? The Bureau of Labor Statistics does not publish exact wages above $239,200 a year — it reports them only as “$239,200 or more.” That means the typical anesthesiologist earns at least this much, and many earn considerably more. In 4 states the median falls below the cap and is shown exactly in the state table below.
What anesthesiologists do
Administer anesthetics and analgesics for pain management prior to, during, or after surgery.
- Typical education
- Doctoral or professional degree
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Internship/residency
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +3.6% (about average)
- Openings per year
- 1,100
- Self-employed
- 4%
Employment of anesthesiologists is projected to grow 3.6% from 2025 to 2035, about the same as the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 1,100 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Anesthesiologist take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$272,495
per year · effective tax rate 30.4%
$22,708Monthly
$11,354Twice a month
$10,481Every 2 weeks
$131.01Hourly
- Federal income tax$100,156
- Social Security (6.2%)$11,439
- Medicare (1.45%)$7,400
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$272,495
Marginal rate: 35% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $101,460 | $48.78 | $80,207 |
| 25th percentile | $207,000 | $99.52 | $154,083 |
| Median (50th) | $391,490+ | $188.22 | $272,495 |
| 75th percentile | $490,530+ | $235.83 | $334,544 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $557,130+ | $267.85 | $376,269 |
Best cities for anesthesiologists (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York, NY | $239,200+ | $287,516 | $255,426 | 7,080 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- New York, NY — $239,200+
Anesthesiologist salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $239,200+ | — | $340,470 | $239,000 – $239,200+ | 1,540 |
| Minnesota | $239,200+ | — | $296,586 | $115,870 – $239,200+ | 870 |
| Ohio | $239,200+ | — | $321,837 | $172,330 – $239,200+ | 780 |
| Virginia | $239,200+ | — | $305,889 | $42,100 – $239,200+ | — |
| Connecticut | $239,200+ | — | $300,126 | $75,050 – $239,200+ | — |
| New Hampshire | $239,200+ | — | $328,974 | $76,330 – $239,200+ | 330 |
| Florida | $239,200+ | — | $318,781 | $215,320 – $239,200+ | 2,530 |
| Pennsylvania | $239,200+ | — | $302,123 | $75,070 – $239,200+ | 410 |
| Idaho | $239,200+ | — | $286,404 | $89,130 – $239,200+ | — |
| New York | $239,200+ | — | $279,068 | $136,760 – $239,200+ | 7,230 |
| Wisconsin | $239,200+ | — | $280,965 | $217,060 – $239,200+ | 790 |
| Kansas | $239,200+ | — | $277,439 | $222,520 – $239,200+ | 600 |
| Vermont | $239,200+ | — | $268,380 | $80,000 – $239,200+ | 90 |
| Maryland | $239,200+ | — | $267,066 | $170,770 – $239,200+ | — |
| Louisiana | $239,200+ | — | $272,476 | $231,450 – $239,200+ | 190 |
| Indiana | $239,200+ | — | $262,510 | $217,040 – $239,200+ | 1,460 |
| New Mexico | $239,200+ | — | $254,397 | $72,440 – $239,200+ | 50 |
| Alabama | $239,200+ | — | $253,682 | $223,700 – $239,200+ | — |
| Kentucky | $239,200+ | — | $233,163 | $107,110 – $239,200+ | 1,090 |
| Nebraska | $239,200+ | — | $222,282 | $234,710 – $239,200+ | 260 |
| Tennessee | $239,200+ | — | $234,360 | $75,260 – $239,200+ | 840 |
| Alaska | $239,200+ | — | $176,092 | $239,200+ – $239,200+ | 120 |
| Arizona | $239,200+ | — | $170,321 | $239,200+ – $239,200+ | — |
| Iowa | $239,200+ | — | $167,654 | $239,200+ – $239,200+ | 450 |
| Maine | $239,200+ | — | $160,485 | $239,200+ – $239,200+ | 200 |
| Missouri | $239,200+ | — | $165,787 | $239,200+ – $239,200+ | — |
| Montana | $239,200+ | — | $163,938 | $239,200+ – $239,200+ | — |
| Nevada | $239,200+ | — | $176,092 | $239,200+ – $239,200+ | 50 |
| North Carolina | $239,200+ | — | $167,056 | $239,200+ – $239,200+ | 980 |
| North Dakota | $239,200+ | — | $172,687 | $239,200+ – $239,200+ | 60 |
| Oregon | $239,200+ | — | $154,712 | $239,200+ – $239,200+ | 390 |
| Rhode Island | $239,200+ | — | $165,882 | $239,200+ – $239,200+ | 80 |
| South Dakota | $239,200+ | — | $176,092 | $239,200+ – $239,200+ | 210 |
| Utah | $239,200+ | — | $166,294 | $239,200+ – $239,200+ | — |
| South Carolina | $238,970 | +4.0% | $162,760 | $77,540 – $239,200+ | 950 |
| Georgia | $230,000 | +11.2% | $158,738 | $169,710 – $239,200+ | 1,040 |
| Texas | $215,230 | +5.8% | $160,144 | $168,750 – $239,200+ | 2,800 |
| District of Columbia | $202,570 | — | $136,570 | $70,580 – $239,200+ | 100 |
Related jobs
| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $239,200+ | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.2% |
| Dermatologist | $239,200+ | Doctoral or professional degree | +6.8% |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $239,200+ | Doctoral or professional degree | +1.7% |
| Cardiologist | $239,200+ | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.8% |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $239,200+ | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.0% |
| Neurologist | $239,200+ | Doctoral or professional degree | +6.4% |
| Family Medicine Physician | $239,200+ | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.3% |
| Surgeons, All Other | $239,200+ | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.0% |
| Radiologist | $239,200+ | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.4% |
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $239,200+ | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.0% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a anesthesiologist make?
The national median salary for anesthesiologists is at least $239,200 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $101,460 and the top 10% earn over $239,200+. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays anesthesiologists the most?
Washington has the highest median pay at $239,200+. After taxes and local prices, New York, NY offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many anesthesiologists are there in the U.S.?
About 38,760 people work as anesthesiologists nationwide.