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About 4.5% of all active physicians in the U.S. are anesthesiologists, according to the Association of American Medical Colleges.
Whether considering the specialty during medical school or training or practicing as an anesthesiologist, having an expectation of your income can help guide salary negotiations and create a long-term financial plan.
What is the average anesthesiologist salary?
The average annual salary for all physicians is $363,000, according to an April 2024 report from Medscape. When broken down further, primary care physicians made an average of $277,000 annually, while specialists made an average of $394,000.
The mean annual salary for anesthesiologists specifically is $393,215, according to the ZipRecruiter.
Anesthesiologist salary by state: What do anesthesiologists make in each state?
Salaries for anesthesiologists can vary significantly by location, ranging from $274,148 in West Virginia to $418,014 in New Jersey. According to ZipRecruiter, these are the annual mean salaries for anesthesiologists by state:
- Alabama – $386,752
- Alaska – $406,012
- Arizona – $397,636
- Arkansas – $305,852
- California – $354,133
- Colorado – $388,032
- Connecticut – $368,165
- Delaware – $367,206
- Florida – $318,846
- Georgia – $360,284
- Hawaii – $394,407
- Idaho – $338,141
- Illinois – $358,425
- Indiana – $406,032
- Iowa – $369,861
- Kansas – $341,468
- Kentucky – $322,371
- Louisiana – $340,849
- Maine – $346,720
- Maryland – $355,871
- Massachusetts – $406,656
- Michigan – $321,448
- Minnesota – $390,402
- Mississippi – $362,780
- Missouri – $344,948
- Montana – $391,645
- Nebraska – $348,988
- Nevada – $383,896
- New Hampshire – $344,744
- New Jersey – $418,014
- New Mexico – $393,687
- New York – $387,449
- North Carolina – $334,536
- North Dakota – $402,268
- Ohio – $380,976
- Oklahoma – $337,968
- Oregon – $403,099
- Pennsylvania – $354,969
- Rhode Island – $373,368
- South Carolina – $341,587
- South Dakota – $380,186
- Tennessee – $363,747
- Texas – $335,292
- Utah – $361,622
- Vermont – $377,347
- Virginia – $362,886
- Washington – $408,484
- West Virginia – $274,148
- Wisconsin – $409,510
- Wyoming – $414,979
Highest paying states for anesthesiologists
According to the ZipRecruiter, these are the top five highest paying states for anesthesiologists:
- New Jersey – $418,014
- Wyoming – $414,979
- Wisconsin – $409,510
- Washington – $408,484
- Massachusetts – $406,656
Physician salary by specialty: How do anesthesiologists’ salaries compare?
Anesthesiologists rank among the top-earning specialties in medicine. Here’s how their average salary of $472,000 compares to other specialties, as reported by Medscape:
- Orthopedics – $558,000
- Plastic surgery – $536,000
- Cardiology – $525,000
- Urology – $515,000
- Gastroenterology – $512,000
- Radiology – $498,000
- Dermatology – $479,000
- Anesthesiology – $472,000
- Oncology – $464,000
- Otolaryngology – $459,000
- General surgery – $423,000
- Ophthalmology – $409,000
- Critical care – $401,000
- Pulmonary medicine – $397,000
- Emergency medicine – $379,000
- Pathology – $366,000
- OB-GYN – $352,000
- Neurology – $343,000
- Nephrology – $341,000
- Physical medicine & rehabilitation – $341,000
- Psychiatry – $323,000
- Allergy & immunology – $307,000
- Rheumatology – $286,000
- Internal medicine – $282,000
- Family medicine – $272,000
- Public health & preventive medicine – $263,000
- Infectious diseases – $261,000
- Pediatrics – $260,000
- Diabetes & endocrinology – $256,000
Are anesthesiologists’ salaries increasing?
According to Medscape, anesthesiologists’ salaries increased by an average of 5% in 2023.
How do anesthesiologists’ bonuses compare to other bonuses?
In addition to their salary, anesthesiologists often receive substantial bonuses. About 57% of physicians receive incentive bonuses, with anesthesiologists averaging $68,000 annually. Here’s how bonuses in anesthesiology compare to other specialties:
- Orthopedics – $134,000
- Cardiology – $88,000
- Radiology – $80,000
- Surgery, general – $75,000
- Anesthesiology – $68,000
- OB-GYN – $57,000
- Emergency medicine – $37,000
- Psychiatry – $37,000
- Family medicine – $34,000
- Internal medicine – $33,000
- Pediatrics – $31,000
Be Sure You Are Fairly Compensated
These salary figures provide a helpful benchmark, but ensuring you’re compensated fairly requires more than just knowing the average. Whether you’re starting a new job or renegotiating your contract, a thorough contract review can give you the confidence that you’re receiving fair compensation.
The attorneys at Panacea Legal can help you navigate your contract and ensure you are getting what you deserve. Learn more about how experienced contract attorneys can help you secure your financial future today.
