Top 15 cities for anesthesiologists by average salary
| Seattle, WA | $553,600 |
|---|---|
| St. Cloud, MN | $488,500 |
| Buffalo, NY | $457,280 |
| Dayton, OH | $444,120 |
| Columbus, OH | $439,050 |
| Albany, NY | $437,170 |
| Portland, ME | $425,950 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $422,390 |
| Kansas City, MO | $401,340 |
| Lakeland, FL | $396,310 |
| Roanoke, VA | $387,340 |
| Utica, NY | $378,510 |
| Augusta, GA | $373,730 |
| Omaha, NE | $368,350 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $367,430 |
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Anesthesiologists salary by state
Washington pays anesthesiologists the most statewide, $508,520 a year on average. Statewide columns cover every employer in the state; city columns cover the metro areas we publish.
| State | Statewide average | Statewide median | Jobs | Metros | Highest city average | Lowest city average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $508,520 | $499,990 | 1,540 | 1 | $553,600 | $553,600 |
| Minnesota | $449,130 | $496,510 | 870 | 1 | $488,500 | $488,500 |
| New Hampshire | $433,850 | $481,640 | 330 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Maine | n/a | n/a | 200 | 1 | $425,950 | $425,950 |
| Pennsylvania | $425,950 | $461,390 | 410 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Florida | $422,780 | $465,370 | 2,530 | 2 | $396,310 | $360,600 |
| Ohio | $422,500 | $490,530 | 780 | 3 | $444,120 | $367,430 |
| Michigan | n/a | n/a | 1,270 | 1 | $422,390 | $422,390 |
| Connecticut | $416,580 | $481,820 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Wisconsin | $411,910 | $443,990 | 790 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Missouri | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 | $401,340 | $401,340 |
| Indiana | $389,030 | $394,060 | 1,460 | 1 | $365,300 | $365,300 |
| Virginia | $388,620 | $488,310 | n/a | 2 | $387,340 | $346,790 |
| Idaho | $385,470 | $449,990 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Alabama | $376,440 | $392,350 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Kansas | $375,020 | $437,030 | 600 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Maryland | $371,320 | $418,010 | n/a | 1 | $364,140 | $364,140 |
| Nebraska | $369,590 | $334,210 | 260 | 1 | $368,350 | $368,350 |
| Louisiana | $368,640 | $410,500 | 190 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| New York | $349,940 | $445,660 | 7,230 | 5 | $457,280 | $258,480 |
| New Mexico | $325,930 | $393,970 | 50 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Tennessee | $323,070 | $330,620 | 840 | 1 | $317,080 | $317,080 |
| Kentucky | $310,560 | $347,960 | 1,090 | 3 | $355,850 | $269,170 |
| Iowa | n/a | n/a | 450 | 1 | $300,280 | $300,280 |
| Vermont | $290,320 | $434,780 | 90 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| South Carolina | $283,240 | $238,970 | 950 | 2 | $318,040 | $288,600 |
| Georgia | $276,840 | $230,000 | 1,040 | 2 | $373,730 | $255,750 |
| Texas | $276,470 | $215,230 | 2,800 | 3 | $291,480 | $242,200 |
| Colorado | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 | $257,540 | $257,540 |
| California | n/a | n/a | n/a | 2 | $240,340 | $153,630 |
| Washington, D.C. | $239,320 | $202,570 | 100 | 1 | $326,660 | $326,660 |
| Illinois | n/a | n/a | 1,570 | 1 | $165,060 | $165,060 |
Anesthesiologists salary in every city we cover
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| Metro area | Average | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | $553,600 | $646,930 | $266.15 | 990 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $488,500 | $591,740 | $234.86 | 40 |
| Buffalo, NY | $457,280 | $512,620 | $219.85 | n/a |
| Dayton, OH | $444,120 | $455,300 | $213.52 | n/a |
| Columbus, OH | $439,050 | $441,230 | $211.08 | n/a |
| Albany, NY | $437,170 | $471,720 | $210.18 | 410 |
| Portland, ME | $425,950 | $438,550 | $204.78 | 100 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $422,390 | $228,760 | $203.07 | 270 |
| Kansas City, MO | $401,340 | $477,890 | $192.95 | 290 |
| Lakeland, FL | $396,310 | $482,020 | $190.53 | 100 |
| Roanoke, VA | $387,340 | $488,310 | $186.22 | n/a |
| Utica, NY | $378,510 | $450,930 | $181.98 | n/a |
| Augusta, GA | $373,730 | $417,100 | $179.68 | 50 |
| Omaha, NE | $368,350 | $343,730 | $177.09 | 180 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $367,430 | $419,600 | $176.65 | 320 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $365,300 | $374,730 | $175.62 | 560 |
| Baltimore, MD | $364,140 | $418,010 | $175.07 | n/a |
| Fort Myers, FL | $360,600 | $383,630 | $173.37 | n/a |
| Louisville, KY | $355,850 | $491,640 | $171.08 | 500 |
| New York, NY | $354,810 | $460,800 | $170.58 | 7,080 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $346,790 | $500,990 | $166.73 | n/a |
| Washington, DC | $326,660 | $397,210 | $157.05 | 200 |
| Columbia, SC | $318,040 | $290,620 | $152.91 | 70 |
| Nashville, TN | $317,080 | $328,840 | $152.44 | 480 |
| Iowa City, IA | $300,280 | $407,230 | $144.37 | 40 |
| San Antonio, TX | $291,480 | $335,300 | $140.14 | 160 |
| Charleston, SC | $288,600 | $308,880 | $138.75 | n/a |
| Paducah, KY | $288,490 | $350,260 | $138.70 | 40 |
| Dallas, TX | $277,610 | $218,060 | $133.46 | 950 |
| Lexington, KY | $269,170 | $273,190 | $129.41 | 230 |
| Rochester, NY | $258,480 | $366,040 | $124.27 | 200 |
| Denver, CO | $257,540 | $179,190 | $123.82 | n/a |
| Atlanta, GA | $255,750 | $226,830 | $122.96 | 770 |
| Houston, TX | $242,200 | $210,230 | $116.44 | 1,160 |
| San Francisco, CA | $240,340 | $101,730 | $115.55 | n/a |
| Chicago, IL | $165,060 | $77,770 | $79.36 | 1,700 |
| Riverside, CA | $153,630 | $149,040 | $73.86 | n/a |
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Anesthesiologists salary: questions
Where do anesthesiologists make the most money?
In Seattle, WA, with an average of $553,600 a year, among the 37 metro areas we cover.
What is the average anesthesiologists salary in the U.S.?
$360,570 a year nationwide (BLS OEWS national estimates, May 2025); the median is $391,490, so half of anesthesiologists earn more than that and half less.
What salary should anesthesiologists ask for?
Start from the figures for your city: the middle half of anesthesiologists nationwide earn between $207,000 (25th percentile) and $490,530 (75th percentile). Newer workers usually start near the 25th percentile and experienced ones can ask for the 75th; each city page shows the local range. See how to read salary percentiles.
Which state pays anesthesiologists the most?
Washington, with a statewide average of $508,520 a year (BLS state estimates, May 2025).
Where is anesthesiologists pay the lowest?
Riverside, CA, at $153,630 a year on average. Lower pay often comes with lower prices: check the cost of living on each city page.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1211.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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