Anesthesiologist Salary Guide

How much do anesthesiologists make in the United States? And how does the salary for anesthesiologists compare across states and between perm and temp work? Let’s take a look!

Explore our anesthesiologist salary guide to discover:

Anesthesiologist Salary
Anesthesiologist Salary by State
How Do Anesthesiologist Salaries Compare Against Other Physician Specialties?

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Anesthesiologist Salary FAQs

How Much Do Anesthesiologists Make?

In 2024, the average yearly salary for anesthesiologists in the United States was $336,640, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

How Much Do Locum Tenens Anesthesiologists Make?

Locum tenens general anesthesiologists can make upward of $265–$325 per hour on average, however, there are many factors that impact rates including location, years of experience, and the level of demand.

If you extrapolate the low end of this range over a year (at 40 hours per week), a locum tenens general anesthesiologist could make $551,200 per year or more.

That means locum tenens general anesthesiologists could make 64% more per year than the average general anesthesiologist. Making direct salary comparisons between locum tenens and permanent providers can be complicated. While perm anesthesiologists are more likely to be salaried, locum tenens anesthesiologists are independent contractors earning an hourly rate, which can vary based on which assignments they take in a year.

Furthermore, because locum tenens anesthesiologists are paid by the hour, the hours they work are directly reflected in their pay, while a salaried anesthesiologist additional hours may not be reflected in their salary.

Finally, paid time off and insurance may be reflected in the perm anesthesiologist salary structure, but locum tenens providers do have options when it comes to health insurance.

Anesthesiologist Salaries by State

According to the BLS, the top five highest paying states for anesthesiologists are:

Missouri
Nevada
North Dakota
Oklahoma
Oregon

How do Anesthesiologist Salaries Compare Against Other Physician Specialties?

Anesthesiologists are among the top ten physician specialties surveyed in Medscape’s 2025 “Physician Compensation Report,” next to high-paying specialties such as urology, otolaryngology, and gastroenterology.

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