Anesthesiologists Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for anesthesiologists is $391,490, or $188.22 per hour. About 38,760 people work in this occupation nationwide. Wages vary substantially by state — from $499,990 in Washington to $202,570 in District of Columbia.
Wage distribution nationwide
Earnings spread across all U.S. workers in this occupation.
Salary by state
All 25 states with published data, ranked by median annual wage.
| # | State | Median annual | Median hourly | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $499,990 | $240.38 | 1,540 | 1.74 |
| 2 | Minnesota | $496,510 | $238.71 | 870 | 1.18 |
| 3 | Ohio | $490,530 | $235.83 | 780 | 0.56 |
| 4 | Virginia | $488,310 | $234.77 | — | — |
| 5 | Connecticut | $481,820 | $231.65 | — | — |
| 6 | New Hampshire | $481,640 | $231.56 | 330 | 1.93 |
| 7 | Florida | $465,370 | $223.74 | 2,530 | 1.02 |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | $461,390 | $221.82 | 410 | 0.27 |
| 9 | Idaho | $449,990 | $216.34 | — | — |
| 10 | New York | $445,660 | $214.26 | 7,230 | 3.00 |
| 11 | Wisconsin | $443,990 | $213.46 | 790 | 1.08 |
| 12 | Kansas | $437,030 | $210.11 | 600 | 1.68 |
| 13 | Vermont | $434,780 | $209.03 | 90 | 1.13 |
| 14 | Maryland | $418,010 | $200.97 | — | — |
| 15 | Louisiana | $410,500 | $197.35 | 190 | 0.39 |
| 16 | Indiana | $394,060 | $189.45 | 1,460 | 1.83 |
| 17 | New Mexico | $393,970 | $189.41 | 50 | 0.25 |
| 18 | Alabama | $392,350 | $188.63 | — | — |
| 19 | Kentucky | $347,960 | $167.29 | 1,090 | 2.18 |
| 20 | Nebraska | $334,210 | $160.68 | 260 | 1.02 |
| 21 | Tennessee | $330,620 | $158.95 | 840 | 1.03 |
| 22 | South Carolina | $238,970 | $114.89 | 950 | 1.64 |
| 23 | Georgia | $230,000 | $110.58 | 1,040 | 0.86 |
| 24 | Texas | $215,230 | $103.48 | 2,800 | 0.80 |
| 25 | District of Columbia | $202,570 | $97.39 | 100 | 0.56 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do anesthesiologists make?
The median annual wage for anesthesiologists in the United States is $391,490, or $188.22 per hour. Entry-level workers (10th percentile) earn $101,460, and the top 10% earn $557,130.
How many anesthesiologists are employed in the U.S.?
About 38,760 people work as anesthesiologists nationwide.
Which state pays anesthesiologists the most?
Washington pays the most at a median of $499,990, followed by Minnesota ($496,510) and Ohio ($490,530).
Which state pays anesthesiologists the least?
District of Columbia has the lowest median at $202,570.
Where are anesthesiologists jobs most concentrated?
The location quotient measures employment concentration relative to the national average. The highest is New York at 3.00×.