SOC 29-1211 · May 2025 · United States
Anesthesiologists
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Anesthesiologists across the United States is $391,490 per year, measured over 38,760 jobs. The highest state median is in Washington, at $499,990.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Anesthesiologists
Pay for this occupation varies by 146.8% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Washington pays $499,990 and District of Columbia pays $202,570.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $499,990 | 1,540 | |
| 2 | Minnesota | $496,510 | 870 | |
| 3 | Ohio | $490,530 | 780 | |
| 4 | Virginia | $488,310 | — | |
| 5 | Connecticut | $481,820 | — | |
| 6 | New Hampshire | $481,640 | 330 | |
| 7 | Florida | $465,370 | 2,530 | |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | $461,390 | 410 | |
| 9 | Idaho | $449,990 | — | |
| 10 | New York | $445,660 | 7,230 |
States with the most Anesthesiologists jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | 7,230 | $445,660 | |
| 2 | Texas | 2,800 | $215,230 | |
| 3 | Florida | 2,530 | $465,370 | |
| 4 | Washington | 1,540 | $499,990 | |
| 5 | Indiana | 1,460 | $394,060 | |
| 6 | Kentucky | 1,090 | $347,960 | |
| 7 | Georgia | 1,040 | $230,000 | |
| 8 | North Carolina | 980 | $239,200 | |
| 9 | South Carolina | 950 | $238,970 | |
| 10 | Minnesota | 870 | $496,510 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle | $646,930 | 990 |
| 2 | St. Cloud | $591,740 | 40 |
| 3 | Buffalo | $512,620 | — |
| 4 | Virginia Beach | $500,990 | — |
| 5 | Louisville/Jefferson County | $491,640 | 500 |
| 6 | Roanoke | $488,310 | — |
| 7 | Lakeland | $482,020 | 100 |
| 8 | Kansas City | $477,890 | 290 |
| 9 | Albany | $471,720 | 410 |
| 10 | New York | $460,800 | 7,080 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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