Brain Surgeon vs. Anesthesiologist Salary: A 2023 Comparison
2023 Medscape Compensation Report Averages
- Neurosurgeons (Brain Surgeons): $738,000 average annual compensation.
- Anesthesiologists: $381,000 average annual compensation.
Caveats
- Figures are self‑reported averages; wide ranges exist.
- Geography, practice type (academic vs. private), years of experience, and call burden significantly affect individual earnings.
- Both specialties are among the highest‑paid in medicine.
Choose based on passion and aptitude, not salary alone.
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