How much does an anesthesiologist make in Atlanta?
$226,800a year
Median yearly pay for anesthesiologists in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $109.05 an hour or $18,900 a month.
- Hourly
- $109.05
- Vs. national median
- -42%
- Rank among cities
- 59 of 65
- Jobs in the area
- 770
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $169,700Median: $226,800Highest 10%: $350,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $169,700 | $81.59 | |
| 25th | $220,800 | $106.17 | |
| Median | $226,800 | $109.05 | |
| 75th | $261,300 | $125.61 | |
| 90th | $350,000 | $168.27 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for anesthesiologists.
| Augusta, GA | $417,100 |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Surgeon | $529,100 |
| Ophthalmologist | $412,900 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $354,000 |
| Dermatologist | $284,600 |
| Psychiatrist | $277,000 |
| Physician | $275,100 |
| Physician | $270,000 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $263,800 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $259,300 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an anesthesiologist make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $109.05 ($226,800 a year).
Do anesthesiologists make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $226,800 against $391,500 nationally, 42% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $230,000, so Atlanta pays 1% less.
Where does Atlanta rank for anesthesiologist pay?
59 of 65 metro areas with data.
How much does an anesthesiologist make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $169,700 or less a year; the top 10% make $350,000 or more.
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.