Anesthesiologist Salary
Anesthesiologists earn a median $391,490 a year nationally. Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
U.S. median
$391,490
$188.22 per hour
Range
$101,460 – $239,200+
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
38,760
across the U.S.
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 | Seattle, WA | $239,200+ | $432,528 | $389,199 | 990 |
| 2 | Louisville, KY | $239,200+ | $318,149 | $341,824 | 500 |
| 3 | Indianapolis, IN | $239,200+ | $250,970 | $262,258 | 560 |
| 4 | New York, NY | $239,200+ | $287,516 | $255,426 | 7,080 |
| 5 | Nashville, TN | $239,200+ | $233,245 | $242,111 | 480 |
| 6 | Orlando, FL | $239,200+ | $176,092 | $173,630 | 700 |
| 7 | Houston, TX | $210,230 | $156,461 | $158,636 | 1,160 |
| 8 | Dallas, TX | $218,060 | $162,213 | $157,351 | 950 |
| 9 | Atlanta, GA | $226,830 | $156,821 | $156,730 | 770 |
| 10 | Chicago, IL | $77,770 | $59,836 | $57,760 | 1,700 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- Seattle, WA — $239,200+
- Louisville, KY — $239,200+
- New York, NY — $239,200+
- Indianapolis, IN — $239,200+
- Nashville, TN — $239,200+
- Orlando, FL — $239,200+
- Atlanta, GA — $226,830
- Dallas, TX — $218,060
- Houston, TX — $210,230
- Chicago, IL — $77,770
Anesthesiologist salary by state
| State | Median | 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 | $162,760 | $77,540 – $239,200+ | 950 |
| Georgia | $230,000 | $158,738 | $169,710 – $239,200+ | 1,040 |
| Texas | $215,230 | $160,144 | $168,750 – $239,200+ | 2,800 |
| District of Columbia | $202,570 | $136,570 | $70,580 – $239,200+ | 100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a anesthesiologist make?
The national median salary for anesthesiologists is $391,490 a year ($188.22 an hour). 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, Seattle, WA 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.