The average salary for someone in Anesthesiology in the United States is between $205,910 and $494,610 as of October 01, 2024. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the actual Anesthesiology position you are looking for. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. View the Cost of Living in Major Cities
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Anesthesiology is a medical specialty that manages the usage of sedatives and other drugs during surgical procedures to ensure the patient is free of discomfort and safe. Physician Anesthesiologists are licensed medical doctors and are trained to manage any complications that might occur during a surgical procedure. There are numerous specialties within Anesthesiology including pediatric, obstetrical, neurosurgical and pain management. There are also Nurse Anesthetists, which are advanced practice nurses who also administer anesthesia during procedures and care for patients from a nursing perspective.