Anesthesiologists pay range in Augusta
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $213,550 a year or less, while the top 10% make $423,970 or more. The middle half of anesthesiologists in Augusta earn between $389,090 and $417,100.
- $214K10th
- $389K25th
- $417KMedian
- $417K75th
- $424K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $373,730 | $31,144 | $179.68 |
| Median | $417,100 | $34,758 | $200.53 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $389,090 | $32,424 | $187.06 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $417,100 | $34,758 | $200.53 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Anesthesiologists pay in Augusta vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Anesthesiologists in Augusta earn 35% more than the Georgia average ($276,840) and 4% more than the U.S. average ($360,570). At the median the gap is +7% against the U.S. median of $391,490.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta | $373,730 | $417,100 | $213,550 | $423,970 | 50 |
| Georgia | $276,840 | $230,000 | $169,710 | $494,270 | 1,040 |
| United States | $360,570 | $391,490 | $101,460 | $557,130 | 38,760 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Anesthesiologists salary after taxes in Augusta
On the average salary of $373,730, a single filer in Augusta takes home about $243,468 a year, or $20,289 a month and $9,364 every two weeks. Taxes take 35% of gross pay.
The Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in GA | $243,468 | $20,289 |
| Working in SC | $242,863 | $20,239 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Augusta a good place for anesthesiologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Augusta area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.9), so the average $373,730 buys what about $406,657 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 9.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Augusta ($45,990). A typical home costs $253,524, or 0.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Anesthesiologists salary in other Georgia cities
Augusta ranks 1st of 2 Georgia metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Augusta$373,730
- Atlanta$255,750
Highest-paying cities for anesthesiologists
Seattle, WA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($553,600).
- Seattle, WA$553,600
- St. Cloud, MN$488,500
- Buffalo, NY$457,280
- Dayton, OH$444,120
- Columbus, OH$439,050
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Anesthesiologists salary in Augusta: questions
How much do anesthesiologists make an hour in Augusta?
$179.68 an hour on average, and $200.53 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level anesthesiologists salary in Augusta?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $213,550 a year and the 25th percentile is $389,090, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the anesthesiologists take-home pay in Augusta?
About $243,468 a year ($20,289 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $373,730.
Do anesthesiologists earn more in Augusta than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% more than the U.S. average for this job ($360,570).
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; area Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC (12260). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.0%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.90, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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