Anesthesiologists Salary by State
The national median pay for anesthesiologists is $391,490 a year. By state, it ranges from $202,570 in District of Columbia to $499,990 in Washington.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $101,460
- 25th percentile
- $207,000
- Median
- $391,490
- 75th percentile
- $490,530
- Top 10%
- $557,130
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 38,760 jobs.
Median pay in 24 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $499,990 | +28% | $239,000 | $646,940 | 1,540 |
| 2 | Minnesota | $496,510 | +27% | $115,870 | $591,740 | 870 |
| 3 | Ohio | $490,530 | +25% | $172,330 | $543,850 | 780 |
| 4 | Virginia | $488,310 | +25% | $42,100 | $507,500 | Not published |
| 5 | Connecticut | $481,820 | +23% | $75,050 | $529,860 | Not published |
| 6 | New Hampshire | $481,640 | +23% | $76,330 | $488,130 | 330 |
| 7 | Florida | $465,370 | +19% | $215,320 | $514,580 | 2,530 |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | $461,390 | +18% | $75,070 | $542,880 | 410 |
| 9 | Idaho | $449,990 | +15% | $89,130 | $497,100 | Not published |
| 10 | New York | $445,660 | +14% | $136,760 | $561,000 | 7,230 |
| 11 | Wisconsin | $443,990 | +13% | $217,060 | $639,120 | 790 |
| 12 | Kansas | $437,030 | +12% | $222,520 | $536,800 | 600 |
| 13 | Vermont | $434,780 | +11% | $80,000 | $516,450 | 90 |
| 14 | Maryland | $418,010 | +7% | $170,770 | $506,640 | Not published |
| 15 | Louisiana | $410,500 | +5% | $231,450 | $417,550 | 190 |
| 16 | Indiana | $394,060 | +1% | $217,040 | $512,160 | 1,460 |
| 17 | New Mexico | $393,970 | +1% | $72,440 | $586,950 | 50 |
| 18 | Alabama | $392,350 | 0% | $223,700 | $492,400 | Not published |
| 19 | Kentucky | $347,960 | −11% | $107,110 | $491,640 | 1,090 |
| 20 | Nebraska | $334,210 | −15% | $234,710 | $512,180 | 260 |
| 21 | Tennessee | $330,620 | −16% | $75,260 | $442,360 | 840 |
| 22 | South Carolina | $238,970 | −39% | $77,540 | $549,580 | 950 |
| 23 | Georgia | $230,000 | −41% | $169,710 | $494,270 | 1,040 |
| 24 | Texas | $215,230 | −45% | $168,750 | $488,670 | 2,800 |
| 25 | District of Columbia | $202,570 | −48% | $70,580 | $397,210 | 100 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Anesthesiologists salary questions
Which state pays anesthesiologists the most?
Washington, with a median of $499,990 a year (+28% vs. the national median of $391,490). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays anesthesiologists the least?
District of Columbia, with a median of $202,570 a year (−48% vs. national).
Where do most anesthesiologists work?
New York has the most jobs, about 7,230, with a median of $445,660.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.