SOC 29-1211 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Anesthesiologists — Alaska
Alaska · 1 metro areas compared
The median wage for Anesthesiologists in Alaska is $239,200 per year, substantially below the national median of $391,490 — a gap of 38.9%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Anesthesiologists in Alaska is $239,200 per year, substantially below the national median of $391,490 — a gap of 38.9%. Half of workers earn between $239,200 and $239,200. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $239,200 and the ninetieth at $239,200.
The area has 120 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.4 of every thousand jobs. Alaska ranks number 22nd out of 38 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Anchorage records the highest median at $239,200. Of the 515 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 11th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $239,200 | −38.9% |
| 25th | $239,200 | −38.9% |
| Median (50th) | $239,200+ | −38.9% |
| 75th | $239,200 | −38.9% |
| 90th | $239,200 | −38.9% |
| Mean | $239,200 | −38.9% |
A median marked with “+” is reported at or above the highest wage the survey publishes, so the true figure may be higher.
Highest-paying metro areas in Alaska
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anchorage | $239,200 | 110 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Alaska run 2.4% above the national average, so the median of $239,200 buys what $233,594 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 40.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$239,200as reported by BLSLocal price level
102.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$233,594US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $239,200 a year, 38.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $239,200 to $239,200 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 120 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 22nd of 38 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Anchorage, at $239,200.
- The median is reported at or above the ceiling the survey publishes, so the true figure may be higher.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Anesthesiologists in Alaska?
The median annual wage is $239,200, or $115.00 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $391,490, so pay in Alaska is 38.9% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Alaska earns more than $239,200 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $239,200 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Anchorage, at $239,200 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 120 jobs in this occupation in Alaska. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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