How Much Does an Anesthesiologist Make? Salary by State
Median annual salary (U.S.)
$391,490
Anesthesiologists in the U.S. earn a median of $391,490 a year, or $188.22 an hour. Half of anesthesiologists earn more than $391,490 and half earn less. The top 10% make more than $557,130.
Pay percentiles for anesthesiologists
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48.78 | $101,460 |
| 25th | $99.52 | $207,000 |
| 50th (median) | $188.22 | $391,490 |
| 75th | $235.83 | $490,530 |
| 90th | $267.85 | $557,130 |
U.S. wages, May 2025. BLS occupation: Anesthesiologists (SOC 29-1211). Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
Highest-paying states for anesthesiologists
| State | Median annual | Median hourly |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $239,200+ | $115.00+ |
| Arizona | $239,200+ | $115.00+ |
| Iowa | $239,200+ | $115.00+ |
| Maine | $239,200+ | $115.00+ |
| Missouri | $239,200+ | $115.00+ |
| Montana | $239,200+ | $115.00+ |
| Nevada | $239,200+ | $115.00+ |
| North Carolina | $239,200+ | $115.00+ |
| North Dakota | $239,200+ | $115.00+ |
| Oregon | $239,200+ | $115.00+ |
| United States | $391,490 | $188.22 |
Top 10 states by median annual wage, May 2025. "+" marks wages above the highest figure BLS publishes ($239,200 a year / $115.00 an hour). Those states are listed first, alphabetically. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
How many anesthesiologists are there?
BLS counts about 38,760 anesthesiologists employed in the U.S. (May 2025, excluding the self-employed). The most jobs are in New York (7,230), Texas (2,800) and Florida (2,530).
The mean (average) annual wage is $360,570, lower than the median of $391,490.
Hourly to annual pay calculator
Per year
- Monthly
- $32,624
- Biweekly
- $15,057
- Weekly
- $7,529
- Daily (8 hours)
- $1,506
- Hours per year
- 2,080
BLS annual figure; hourly × 2,080 may differ slightly.
Frequently asked questions
How much do anesthesiologists make an hour?
The median hourly wage for anesthesiologists is $188.22. The middle 50% earn between $99.52 and $235.83 an hour.
Which state pays anesthesiologists the most?
Alaska, Arizona, Iowa, Maine, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota and Utah report a median wage of more than $239,200 for anesthesiologists, the highest level BLS publishes, so an exact ranking among them is not available.
What is the starting salary for anesthesiologists?
BLS does not report pay by experience, but the lowest-paid 10% of anesthesiologists earn less than $101,460 a year, a common proxy for entry-level pay.