Anesthesiology Salary Guide 2025
Complete compensation data for healthcare recruiters. Updated with the latest market trends and benchmarks.
Average Salary$421,000+2.8% vs 2024
Key Compensation Metrics
Median Salary
$405,00090th Percentile
$525,000Sign-On Bonus
$25,000-$75,000Demand Level
HighSalary Distribution
25th PercentileMedian75th Percentile90th Percentile
$365,000$405,000$470,000$525,000
Total Compensation Range: $330,000 to $550,000, including base salary, production bonuses (avg. $55,000/year), and benefits.
Top-Paying States
1California
$475,0002New York
$455,0003Texas
$440,0004Florida
$430,0005New Jersey
$428,000Top-Paying Cities
1San Francisco, CA
$520,0002New York, NY
$495,0003Los Angeles, CA
$485,0004Houston, TX
$460,0005Chicago, IL
$450,000Factors Affecting Compensation
- Subspecialty (cardiac, pain, pediatric)
- Case complexity
- Call coverage
- Supervision ratios
- Practice ownership
About Anesthesiology
Anesthesiologists provide anesthesia care for surgeries and procedures. Pain medicine subspecialty and cardiac anesthesia command premium compensation.
Required Certifications
- ABA Board Certification
- State Medical License
- DEA Registration
- ACLS
Typical Employers
- Anesthesia Groups
- Hospital Systems
- ASCs
- Pain Management Centers
Work Settings
- Operating Room
- Pain Clinic
- Labor & Delivery
- GI Lab
Market Outlook & Demand
High Demand
Steady demand with competition from CRNAs in some markets
Year-over-Year Change
+2.8%
Avg. Production Bonus
$55,000