How much does an anesthesiologist make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $188.22 an hour or $32,620 a month.
- Hourly
- $188.22
- Average (mean)
- $360,600
- Jobs
- 38,760
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $101,500 | $48.78 | |
| 25th | $207,000 | $99.52 | |
| Median | $391,500 | $188.22 | |
| 75th | $490,500 | $235.83 | |
| 90th | $557,100 | $267.85 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Washington | $500,000 |
| Minnesota | $496,500 |
| Ohio | $490,500 |
| Virginia | $488,300 |
| Connecticut | $481,800 |
| New Hampshire | $481,600 |
| Florida | $465,400 |
| Pennsylvania | $461,400 |
| Idaho | $450,000 |
| New York | $445,700 |
| Wisconsin | $444,000 |
| Kansas | $437,000 |
| Vermont | $434,800 |
| Maryland | $418,000 |
| Louisiana | $410,500 |
| Indiana | $394,100 |
| New Mexico | $394,000 |
| Alabama | $392,400 |
| Kentucky | $348,000 |
| Nebraska | $334,200 |
| Tennessee | $330,600 |
| Alaska | $239,200 |
| Arizona | $239,200 |
| Iowa | $239,200 |
| Maine | $239,200 |
| Missouri | $239,200 |
| Montana | $239,200 |
| Nevada | $239,200 |
| North Carolina | $239,200 |
| North Dakota | $239,200 |
| Oregon | $239,200 |
| Rhode Island | $239,200 |
| South Dakota | $239,200 |
| Utah | $239,200 |
| South Carolina | $239,000 |
| Georgia | $230,000 |
| Texas | $215,200 |
| District of Columbia | $202,600 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Seattle, WA | $646,900 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $591,700 |
| Buffalo, NY | $512,600 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $501,000 |
| Louisville, KY | $491,600 |
| Roanoke, VA | $488,300 |
| Lakeland, FL | $482,000 |
| Kansas City, MO | $477,900 |
| Albany, NY | $471,700 |
| New York, NY | $460,800 |
| Dayton, OH | $455,300 |
| Utica, NY | $450,900 |
| Columbus, OH | $441,200 |
| Portland, ME | $438,600 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $419,600 |
In other countries
Anesthesiologist belongs to the international group "Specialist medical practitioners".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Cardiologist$496,000
- Dermatologist$328,700
- Emergency Medicine Physician$335,600
- Family Medicine Physician$244,200
- General Internal Medicine Physician$256,600
- Neurologist$248,600
- Obstetrician and Gynecologist$292,900
- Pediatrician$210,000
- Physician$312,400
- Psychiatrist$281,900
Frequently asked questions
How much does an anesthesiologist make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $188.22 ($391,500 a year).
How much does an anesthesiologist make a month?
About $32,620 a month before tax, based on a median of $391,500 a year.
How much does an anesthesiologist make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $101,500 or less a year ($48.78 an hour); the top 10% make $557,100 or more.
Which state pays anesthesiologists the most?
Washington, with a median of $500,000 a year, followed by Minnesota ($496,500) and Ohio ($490,500).
Which city pays anesthesiologists the most?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, with a median of $646,900 a year.
How many anesthesiologists are there in the United States?
About 38,760 people work as anesthesiologists.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.