Anesthesiologist Salary: Entry-Level Pay and Regional Differences (2024)

According to Medscape’s 2022 Physician Compensation Report, the average starting salary for anesthesiologists in the U.S. is $438,000, with significant variation by region and practice type.

Regional Starting Salaries (Median)

• Northeast: $475,000
• West: $450,000
• South: $425,000
• Midwest: $400,000

By Practice Type

• Private Practice: $500,000
• Hospitals: $425,000
• Clinics: $400,000

Salary Growth with Experience

• 1–3 years: $485,000 average
• 4–6 years: $540,000 average
• 10+ years: $650,000+ average

Anesthesiologists are among the highest-paid medical professionals with strong salary growth potential.