How much does an anesthesiologist make in Seattle?
$646,900a year
Median yearly pay for anesthesiologists in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $311.02 an hour or $53,910 a month.
- Hourly
- $311.02
- Vs. national median
- +65%
- Rank among cities
- 1 of 65
- Jobs in the area
- 990
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $421,800Median: $646,900Highest 10%: $646,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $421,800 | $202.78 | |
| 25th | $500,000 | $240.38 | |
| Median | $646,900 | $311.02 | |
| 75th | $646,900 | $311.03 | |
| 90th | $646,900 | $311.03 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for anesthesiologists.
| Portland, OR | $239,200 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Cardiologist | $662,800 |
| Dermatologist | $641,200 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $576,100 |
| Surgeon | $504,400 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $380,900 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $343,100 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $340,000 |
| Neurologist | $331,100 |
| Physician | $330,600 |
| Psychiatrist | $307,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an anesthesiologist make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $311.02 ($646,900 a year).
Do anesthesiologists make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $646,900 against $391,500 nationally, 65% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $500,000, so Seattle pays 29% more.
Where does Seattle rank for anesthesiologist pay?
1 of 65 metro areas with data.
How much does an anesthesiologist make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $421,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $646,900 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.