Anesthesiologist Salary in the US

$294,450
per year
per month
$24,540
per month
per year
Bonus
$17,600/year
Bonus
$1,470/month

Anesthesiologist - Average Salary

The average salary for an Anesthesiologist is $294,450 per year ($24,540 per month), which is $240,960 (+450%) higher than the average salary in the US.
An Anesthesiologist can expect an average starting salary of $145,830. The highest salaries can exceed $4,278,350.
$145,830
Low
$294,450
Average salary
$4,278,350
High
$12,150
Low
$24,540
Average salary
$356,530
High
Total pay includes salary and bonus.
$2,000
$2,175,800
$4,353,550
Salary$145,830 - 4,278,350
Bonus$2,000 - 75,200
Total Pay$147,830 - 4,353,550
$170
$181,320
$362,800
Salary$12,150 - 356,530
Bonus$170 - 6,270
Total Pay$12,320 - 362,800

Anesthesiologist Salary Range

Low
$145,830
Average salary
$294,450
Experienced
$325,380
High
$4,278,350
Low
$12,150
Average salary
$24,540
Experienced
$27,120
High
$356,530
Among Anesthesiologists in the US, Dental Anesthesiologists tend to have lower salaries, while Cardiac Anesthesiologists and Physician Anesthesiologists generally enjoy the highest salaries.

Anesthesiologist - Salary Differences

JobSalaryDifference
Physician Anesthesiologist$365K/year
+24% 
Cardiac Anesthesiologist$356K/year
+21% 
Pediatric Anesthesiologist$297K/year
+1% 
Dental Anesthesiologist$247K/year
 -16%

Anesthesiologist - Pay by Experience Level in the United States

An Anesthesiologist with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average starting salary of $187,500 per year. A mid career Anesthesiologist with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of $278,540, while an experienced Anesthesiologist with 10-20 years of experience makes on average $322,400. Anesthesiologists with more than 20 years of experience earn $338,350 per year on average.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of an Anesthesiologist

Late Career▲ +15%
Experienced▲ +9%
Average Salary$294,450/year
Mid Career▼ -5%
No Experience▼ -36%

Gender Breakdown

Female
31%
Male
69%

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Anesthesiologist - Related Salaries

The salary information presented on this page is based on all Anesthesiologist jobs published on Jobted in the last 12 months and on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS.gov).
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Frequently asked questions about the salary of the Anesthesiologist

How much does an Anesthesiologist make in the US?
An Anesthesiologist in the US earns an average of $294,450 gross per year, which is about $24,540 gross per month. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Anesthesiologist updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for an Anesthesiologist in the US?
The starting salary of an Anesthesiologist in the US is around $145,830 gross per year. Dental Anesthesiologists usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for an Anesthesiologist in the US?
The highest salary of an Anesthesiologist in the US can reach and exceed $4,278,350 gross per year. Cardiac Anesthesiologists and Physician Anesthesiologists usually have the highest salaries.
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