What anesthesiologists earn in Virginia and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $397,210 | $190.97 | 200 |
| Roanoke, VA | $488,310 | $234.77 | – |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $500,990 | $240.86 | – |
Anesthesiologists in Virginia earned a median of $488,310 a year ($234.77 an hour) in May 2025, 25% more than the national median of $391,490. The middle half earned $261,040 to $504,200.
Among areas in Virginia, pay was highest in Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC at $500,990.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.