Pay, demand and where to work, from BLS data with the year on every table.
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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Anesthesiologists (SOC 29-1211) employed 38,760 people in May 2025. The median pay is $391,490 a year ($188.22 an hour); the lowest-paid 10% earn under $101,460 and the highest-paid 10% more than $557,130. BLS projects its employment to change by +3.6% between 2025 and 2035 (about 1,100 openings a year including replacements). The typical way in: Doctoral or professional degree.
Highest median pay: Washington ($499,990), Minnesota ($496,510), Ohio ($490,530). Most jobs: New York (7,230), Texas (2,800), Florida (2,530).
| Measure ⇅ | Annual ⇅ | Hourly equivalent ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $101,460 | $48.78 |
| 25th percentile | $207,000 | $99.52 |
| Median | $391,490 | $188.22 |
| Mean | $360,570 | $173.35 |
| 75th percentile | $490,530 | $235.83 |
| 90th percentile (experienced) | $557,130 | $267.85 |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
Hourly equivalents divide by 2,080 hours. Pay above $239,200 is shown as "≥ $239,200" (BLS top code).
| Measure ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Jobs 2025 | 41,500 |
| Jobs 2035 (projected) | 43,000 |
| Change in jobs | 1,500 |
| Percent change | +3.6% |
| Openings a year (growth + replacements) | 1,100 |
| Self-employed share | 3.9% |
| Typical entry education | Doctoral or professional degree |
| Work experience in a related occupation | None |
| Typical on-the-job training | Internship/residency |
Licences and certifications are set by states and employers; the education shown is the usual entry requirement, not a legal one.
| State ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ | Yearly rent as % of median pay ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 120 | 1.45 | ≥ $239,200 | ≥ $239,200 | ≥ $239,200 | n/a | n/a |
| District of Columbia | 100 | 0.56 | $202,570 | $70,580 | $397,210 | -48% | 11% |
| Florida | 2,530 | 1.02 | $465,370 | $215,320 | $514,580 | +19% | 5% |
| Georgia | 1,040 | 0.86 | $230,000 | $169,710 | $494,270 | -41% | 8% |
| Illinois | 1,570 | 1.04 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Indiana | 1,460 | 1.83 | $394,060 | $217,040 | $512,160 | +1% | 3% |
| Iowa | 450 | 1.15 | ≥ $239,200 | ≥ $239,200 | ≥ $239,200 | n/a | n/a |
| Kansas | 600 | 1.68 | $437,030 | $222,520 | $536,800 | +12% | 3% |
| Kentucky | 1,090 | 2.18 | $347,960 | $107,110 | $491,640 | -11% | 3% |
| Louisiana | 190 | 0.39 | $410,500 | $231,450 | $417,550 | +5% | 3% |
| Maine | 200 | 1.23 | ≥ $239,200 | ≥ $239,200 | ≥ $239,200 | n/a | n/a |
| Massachusetts | 1,100 | 1.21 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Michigan | 1,270 | 1.16 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Minnesota | 870 | 1.18 | $496,510 | $115,870 | $591,740 | +27% | 3% |
| Nebraska | 260 | 1.02 | $334,210 | $234,710 | $512,180 | -15% | 4% |
| Nevada | 50 | 0.14 | ≥ $239,200 | ≥ $239,200 | ≥ $239,200 | n/a | n/a |
| New Hampshire | 330 | 1.93 | $481,640 | $76,330 | $488,130 | +23% | 4% |
| New Mexico | 50 | 0.25 | $393,970 | $72,440 | $586,950 | +1% | 3% |
| New York | 7,230 | 3.00 | $445,660 | $136,760 | $561,000 | +14% | 4% |
| North Carolina | 980 | 0.80 | ≥ $239,200 | ≥ $239,200 | ≥ $239,200 | n/a | n/a |
| North Dakota | 60 | 0.54 | ≥ $239,200 | ≥ $239,200 | ≥ $239,200 | n/a | n/a |
| Ohio | 780 | 0.56 | $490,530 | $172,330 | $543,850 | +25% | 3% |
| Oregon | 390 | 0.79 | ≥ $239,200 | ≥ $239,200 | ≥ $239,200 | n/a | n/a |
| Pennsylvania | 410 | 0.27 | $461,390 | $75,070 | $542,880 | +18% | 3% |
| Rhode Island | 80 | 0.65 | ≥ $239,200 | ≥ $239,200 | ≥ $239,200 | n/a | n/a |
| South Carolina | 950 | 1.64 | $238,970 | $77,540 | $549,580 | -39% | 6% |
| South Dakota | 210 | 1.86 | ≥ $239,200 | ≥ $239,200 | ≥ $239,200 | n/a | n/a |
| Tennessee | 840 | 1.03 | $330,620 | $75,260 | $442,360 | -16% | 5% |
| Texas | 2,800 | 0.80 | $215,230 | $168,750 | $488,670 | -45% | 8% |
| Vermont | 90 | 1.13 | $434,780 | $80,000 | $516,450 | +11% | 4% |
| Washington | 1,540 | 1.74 | $499,990 | $239,000 | $646,940 | +28% | 4% |
| Wisconsin | 790 | 1.08 | $443,990 | $217,060 | $639,120 | +13% | 3% |
Location quotient above 1 means the occupation is more concentrated in the state than in the nation. "n/a" means BLS suppressed the figure. Rent uses the state median gross rent (ACS).
The 60 highest-paying metropolitan areas among those with at least 300 jobs in this occupation.
| Metropolitan area ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | 990 | $646,930 | $421,780 | $646,940 | 1.91 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | 500 | $491,640 | $119,990 | $491,640 | 2.91 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | 410 | $471,720 | $168,700 | $521,220 | 3.64 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 7,080 | $460,800 | $152,160 | $561,000 | 2.99 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | 320 | $419,600 | $96,530 | $532,410 | 1.18 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | 560 | $374,730 | $204,240 | $541,190 | 2.04 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | 480 | $328,840 | $68,710 | $442,360 | 1.75 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 770 | $226,830 | $169,710 | $350,000 | 1.06 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 950 | $218,060 | $184,110 | $406,850 | 0.94 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | 1,160 | $210,230 | $83,920 | $488,670 | 1.42 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 1,700 | $77,770 | $77,320 | $442,270 | 1.51 |
The median is $391,490 a year ($188.22 an hour); the lowest-paid tenth earn under $101,460 and the highest-paid tenth over $557,130 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
38,760 in May 2025, and BLS projects +3.6% growth to 2035.
The typical entry education is: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS).
Washington, with a median of $499,990 (among states with published figures).