Anesthesiologists pay range in Omaha
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $229,490 a year or less, while the top 10% make $513,340 or more. The middle half of anesthesiologists in Omaha earn between $298,830 and $485,340.
- $229K10th
- $299K25th
- $344KMedian
- $485K75th
- $513K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $368,350 | $30,696 | $177.09 |
| Median | $343,730 | $28,644 | $165.25 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $298,830 | $24,902 | $143.67 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $485,340 | $40,445 | $233.34 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Anesthesiologists pay in Omaha vs. Nebraska and the U.S.
Anesthesiologists in Omaha earn about the same as the Nebraska average ($369,590) and about the same as the U.S. average ($360,570). At the median the gap is -12% against the U.S. median of $391,490.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha | $368,350 | $343,730 | $229,490 | $513,340 | 180 |
| Nebraska | $369,590 | $334,210 | $234,710 | $512,180 | 260 |
| 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 Omaha
On the average salary of $368,350, a single filer in Omaha takes home about $242,118 a year, or $20,176 a month and $9,312 every two weeks. Taxes take 34% of gross pay.
The Omaha, NE-IA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IA | $244,613 | $20,384 |
| Working in NE | $242,118 | $20,176 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Omaha a good place for anesthesiologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Omaha area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.9), so the average $368,350 buys what about $400,768 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 6.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Omaha ($49,660). A typical home costs $310,337, or 0.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Anesthesiologists salary in nearby metro areas
- Kansas City, MO$401,340
- Iowa City, IA$300,280
- St. Cloud, MN$488,500
- Chicago, IL$165,060
- Denver, CO$257,540
- Paducah, KY$288,490
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 Omaha: questions
How much do anesthesiologists make an hour in Omaha?
$177.09 an hour on average, and $165.26 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level anesthesiologists salary in Omaha?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $229,490 a year and the 25th percentile is $298,830, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the anesthesiologists take-home pay in Omaha?
About $242,118 a year ($20,176 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $368,350.
Do anesthesiologists earn more in Omaha than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as 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 Omaha, NE-IA (36540). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.9%.
- 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 1.45, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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