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Anesthesiologist Salary in 2026

Administer anesthesia and monitor patients during surgical procedures.

Median Salary

$302,000

$25,167/mo

Entry Level

$250,000

starting pay

Senior Level

$400,000

experienced

Job Growth

+2%

10-yr outlook

Anesthesiologist Overview

Administer anesthesia and monitor patients during surgical procedures.

Education

Doctorate

Experience

11+ years

Industry

Healthcare

Total Jobs (US)

56K

5-Year Growth

+5%

Category

Healthcare

Hourly Rate

$145.19/hr

Monthly Pay

$25,167

Anesthesiologist Salary Calculator

Adjust your state and experience level to see the estimated Anesthesiologist salary in your area.

Mid Career (5-9 yrs)

Estimated Anesthesiologist Salary

$349,000

$29,083/month · $13,423/biweekly · $167.79/hr

Anesthesiologist Salary Range

Salary distribution from entry-level to top earners in the Anesthesiologist field.

25th Percentile$270,800
$271K
Median (50th)$302,000
$302K
75th Percentile$351,000
$351K
90th Percentile$425,000
$425K
Top Earners$450,000
$450K

Entry-level Anesthesiologists earn around $250,000, while the top 10% earn $425,000 or more.

Top Paying States for Anesthesiologists

StateEst. Median Salaryvs National
California$356,000+$54,000
New York$347,000+$45,000
Massachusetts$338,000+$36,000
Texas$296,000$-6,000
Florida$296,000$-6,000

Top Paying Cities for Anesthesiologists

CityEst. Median Salaryvs National
New York$356,000+$54,000
Los Angeles$338,000+$36,000
Boston$338,000+$36,000
Chicago$317,000+$15,000
Houston$299,000$-3,000

Required Skills & Certifications

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentPain ManagementPharmacologyCritical CareAirway Management

Certifications

Board Certification in Anesthesiology

Anesthesiologist Career Progression

Typical salary growth path for a Anesthesiologist from entry level to expert.

Entry Level

$250,000

0-2 years

Mid Career

$325,000

3-7 years

Senior

$400,000

8-14 years

Lead / Expert

$450,000

15+ years

EntryExpert

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