SOC 29-1211 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Anesthesiologists — Virginia
Virginia · 2 metro areas compared
In Virginia the median wage for Anesthesiologists is $488,310 a year, which is 24.7% higher than the national figure of $391,490.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Virginia the median wage for Anesthesiologists is $488,310 a year, which is 24.7% higher than the national figure of $391,490. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $261,040 and $504,200. The lowest tenth earn under $42,100, while the highest tenth earn more than $507,500.
Virginia ranks number 4th out of 38 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Virginia Beach records the highest median at $500,990. Of the 747 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 1st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,100 | −89.2% |
| 25th | $261,040 | −33.3% |
| Median (50th) | $488,310 | +24.7% |
| 75th | $504,200 | +28.8% |
| 90th | $507,500 | +29.6% |
| Mean | $388,620 | −0.7% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Virginia
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virginia Beach | $500,990 | — | |
| 2 | Roanoke | $488,310 | — |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Virginia sit close to the national average, so $488,310 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$488,310as reported by BLSLocal price level
101.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$482,997US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $488,310 a year, 24.7% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $42,100 to $507,500 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 4th of 38 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Virginia Beach, at $500,990.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Anesthesiologists in Virginia?
The median annual wage is $488,310, or $234.77 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 Virginia is 24.7% higher. 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 Virginia earns more than $507,500 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $42,100 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 Virginia Beach, at $500,990 per year.
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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