Anesthesiologist salary
What anesthesiologists earn across the U.S., in every state and in the top-paying metro areas.
Median pay$391,490$188.22 per hour
Average pay$360,570$173.35 per hour
Middle half earn$207,000 – $490,530Top 10%: $557,130+
Jobs38,760Employed nationwide
Anesthesiologist salary by state
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| State | Median | Hourly | Jobs | Per 1,000 jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $392,350 | $188.63 | – | – |
| Alaska | $239,200+ | $115.00+ | 120 | 0.36 |
| Arizona | $239,200+ | $115.00+ | – | – |
| Connecticut | $481,820 | $231.65 | – | – |
| Florida | $465,370 | $223.74 | 2,530 | 0.26 |
| Georgia | $230,000 | $110.58 | 1,040 | 0.21 |
| Idaho | $449,990 | $216.34 | – | – |
| Illinois | – | – | 1,570 | 0.26 |
| Indiana | $394,060 | $189.45 | 1,460 | 0.46 |
| Iowa | $239,200+ | $115.00+ | 450 | 0.29 |
| Kansas | $437,030 | $210.11 | 600 | 0.42 |
| Kentucky | $347,960 | $167.29 | 1,090 | 0.54 |
| Louisiana | $410,500 | $197.35 | 190 | 0.1 |
| Maine | $239,200+ | $115.00+ | 200 | 0.31 |
| Maryland | $418,010 | $200.97 | – | – |
| Massachusetts | – | – | 1,100 | 0.3 |
| Michigan | – | – | 1,270 | 0.29 |
| Minnesota | $496,510 | $238.71 | 870 | 0.29 |
| Missouri | $239,200+ | $115.00+ | – | – |
| Montana | $239,200+ | $115.00+ | – | – |
| Nebraska | $334,210 | $160.68 | 260 | 0.26 |
| Nevada | $239,200+ | $115.00+ | 50 | 0.04 |
| New Hampshire | $481,640 | $231.56 | 330 | 0.48 |
| New Mexico | $393,970 | $189.41 | 50 | 0.06 |
| New York | $445,660 | $214.26 | 7,230 | 0.75 |
| North Carolina | $239,200+ | $115.00+ | 980 | 0.2 |
| North Dakota | $239,200+ | $115.00+ | 60 | 0.13 |
| Ohio | $490,530 | $235.83 | 780 | 0.14 |
| Oregon | $239,200+ | $115.00+ | 390 | 0.2 |
| Pennsylvania | $461,390 | $221.82 | 410 | 0.07 |
| Rhode Island | $239,200+ | $115.00+ | 80 | 0.16 |
| South Carolina | $238,970 | $114.89 | 950 | 0.41 |
| South Dakota | $239,200+ | $115.00+ | 210 | 0.46 |
| Tennessee | $330,620 | $158.95 | 840 | 0.26 |
| Texas | $215,230 | $103.48 | 2,800 | 0.2 |
| Utah | $239,200+ | $115.00+ | – | – |
| Vermont | $434,780 | $209.03 | 90 | 0.28 |
| Virginia | $488,310 | $234.77 | – | – |
| Washington | $499,990 | $240.38 | 1,540 | 0.44 |
| Wisconsin | $443,990 | $213.46 | 790 | 0.27 |
Top-paying metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $646,930 | 990 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $491,640 | 500 |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL | $482,020 | 100 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $477,890 | 290 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $471,720 | 410 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $460,800 | 7,080 |
| Portland-South Portland, ME | $438,550 | 100 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $419,600 | 320 |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $417,100 | 50 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $397,210 | 200 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $374,730 | 560 |
| Rochester, NY | $366,040 | 200 |
| Omaha, NE-IA | $343,730 | 180 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $335,300 | 160 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $328,840 | 480 |
Metro areas with the most anesthesiologists
| Metro area | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 7,080 | $460,800 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 1,700 | $77,770 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | 1,160 | $210,230 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | 990 | $646,930 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 950 | $218,060 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 770 | $226,830 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | 700 | $239,200+ |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | 560 | $374,730 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | 500 | $491,640 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | 480 | $328,840 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 420 | $239,200+ |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | 410 | $471,720 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | 400 | $239,200+ |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | 320 | $419,600 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | 290 | $477,890 |
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Questions
How much does an anesthesiologist make?
The median pay for anesthesiologists in the U.S. was $391,490 a year ($188.22 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $207,000 and $490,530.
Which states pay anesthesiologists the most?
The highest pay was in Washington ($499,990), Minnesota ($496,510), Ohio ($490,530), Virginia ($488,310), Connecticut ($481,820). The lowest was in Texas ($215,230), Georgia ($230,000), South Carolina ($238,970).
How many anesthesiologists are there in the U.S.?
About 38,760 people were employed as anesthesiologists in May 2025.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Metro areas with fewer than 50 jobs in this occupation are left out. All healthcare salaries.