SOC 29-1211 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Anesthesiologists — Philadelphia
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
Median pay in Philadelphia, PA is $239,200 a year, 38.9% under the national median of $391,490 for this occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay in Philadelphia, PA is $239,200 a year, 38.9% under the national median of $391,490 for this occupation. 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 290 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.41 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 12th of 713 by median pay.
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.
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Philadelphia run 2.4% below the national average, so the median of $239,200 goes as far as $245,082 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 37.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$239,200as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$245,082US 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 290 jobs in this occupation.
- 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 Philadelphia, PA?
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 Philadelphia, PA 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 Philadelphia, PA 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.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 290 jobs in this occupation in Philadelphia, PA. 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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