Anesthesiologists salary
The BLS estimates 38,760 Anesthesiologists jobs in the U.S. with a median base pay of $391,490 (May 2025, SOC 29-1211). Across 16 metros with published figures, medians range from $77,770 in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN to $646,930 in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE38,760 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall U.S. employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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HIGHEST-PAYING METROS
- Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA$646,930 · 990 jobs
- Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN$491,640 · 500 jobs
- Kansas City, MO-KS$477,890 · 290 jobs
- Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY$471,720 · 410 jobs
- New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$460,800 · 7,080 jobs
- Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN$419,600 · 320 jobs
- Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV$397,210 · 200 jobs
- Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN$374,730 · 560 jobs
- Rochester, NY$366,040 · 200 jobs
- Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN$328,840 · 480 jobs
LARGEST METROS
- New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$460,800 · 7,080 jobs
- Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN$77,770 · 1,700 jobs
- Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX$210,230 · 1,160 jobs
- Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA$646,930 · 990 jobs
- Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX$218,060 · 950 jobs
- Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$226,830 · 770 jobs
- Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN$374,730 · 560 jobs
- Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN$491,640 · 500 jobs
- Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN$328,840 · 480 jobs
- Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY$471,720 · 410 jobs
EMPLOYERS WITH THE MOST VISA-SPONSORED FILINGS FOR THIS JOB
- Montefiore Medical Center12 filings
- The University of Iowa11 filings
- UPMC Medical Education11 filings
- Integrated Anesthesia Associates11 filings
- Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians At Be10 filings
- Cleveland Clinic Foundation7 filings
- University of Washington6 filings
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center6 filings
- Lifespan Physician Group6 filings
- BOR USGA obo Augusta University6 filings
- University of Alabama Health Services Fo6 filings
- Medical College of Wisconsin5 filings
ALL METROS (A–Z)
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ
Questions
What is the median Anesthesiologists salary in the U.S.?
$391,490 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The middle half earn $207,000–$490,530.
Where do Anesthesiologists earn the most?
Highest metro medians: Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA ($646,930), Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN ($491,640), Kansas City, MO-KS ($477,890). Cost of living differs, so compare offers locally.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025 (metro, state and national estimates). Employer filing counts: U.S. DOL OFLC LCA disclosure data FY2026 Q3, visa-sponsored positions only.