Anesthesiologists Salary in the United States
As of May 2025, the median annual wage for anesthesiologists in the United States was $391,490 ($188.22 per hour), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES survey.
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $101,460 | $48.78 |
| 25th | $207,000 | $99.52 |
| Median | $391,490 | $188.22 |
| 75th | $490,530 | $235.83 |
| 90th | $557,130 | $267.85 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 29-1211
- Total U.S. employment: 38,760
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
Reading the data
The mean wage of $360,570 sits 7.9% below the median — the typical worker earns close to the median, while a smaller group of higher earners pulls the average down.
Anesthesiologists Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $392,350 | $188.63 | +0.2% | 0 |
| Alaska | — | — | — | 120 |
| Arizona | — | — | — | 0 |
| Connecticut | $481,820 | $231.65 | +23.1% | 0 |
| District of Columbia | $202,570 | $97.39 | -48.3% | 100 |
| Florida | $465,370 | $223.74 | +18.9% | 2,530 |
| Georgia | $230,000 | $110.58 | -41.3% | 1,040 |
| Idaho | $449,990 | $216.34 | +14.9% | 0 |
| Illinois | — | — | — | 1,570 |
| Indiana | $394,060 | $189.45 | +0.7% | 1,460 |
| Iowa | — | — | — | 450 |
| Kansas | $437,030 | $210.11 | +11.6% | 600 |
| Kentucky | $347,960 | $167.29 | -11.1% | 1,090 |
| Louisiana | $410,500 | $197.35 | +4.9% | 190 |
| Maine | — | — | — | 200 |
| Maryland | $418,010 | $200.97 | +6.8% | 0 |
| Massachusetts | — | — | — | 1,100 |
| Michigan | — | — | — | 1,270 |
| Minnesota | $496,510 | $238.71 | +26.8% | 870 |
| Missouri | — | — | — | 0 |
| Montana | — | — | — | 0 |
| Nebraska | $334,210 | $160.68 | -14.6% | 260 |
| Nevada | — | — | — | 50 |
| New Hampshire | $481,640 | $231.56 | +23.0% | 330 |
| New Mexico | $393,970 | $189.41 | +0.6% | 50 |
| New York | $445,660 | $214.26 | +13.8% | 7,230 |
| North Carolina | — | — | — | 980 |
| North Dakota | — | — | — | 60 |
| Ohio | $490,530 | $235.83 | +25.3% | 780 |
| Oregon | — | — | — | 390 |
| Pennsylvania | $461,390 | $221.82 | +17.9% | 410 |
| Rhode Island | — | — | — | 80 |
| South Carolina | $238,970 | $114.89 | -39.0% | 950 |
| South Dakota | — | — | — | 210 |
| Tennessee | $330,620 | $158.95 | -15.5% | 840 |
| Texas | $215,230 | $103.48 | -45.0% | 2,800 |
| Utah | — | — | — | 0 |
| Vermont | $434,780 | $209.03 | +11.1% | 90 |
| Virginia | $488,310 | $234.77 | +24.7% | 0 |
| Washington | $499,990 | $240.38 | +27.7% | 1,540 |
| Wisconsin | $443,990 | $213.46 | +13.4% | 790 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for anesthesiologists?
The median annual wage for anesthesiologists is $391,490 ($188.22 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2025.
Which state pays anesthesiologists the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many anesthesiologists are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 38,760 anesthesiologists employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do anesthesiologists make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $188.22. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.