Anesthetist Salary in the United States

How much does an Anesthetist make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an Anesthetist in the United States is $241,498 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $116.

However, an Anesthetist's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $299,392
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $227,756 to $271,802
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $215,245
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Anesthetist Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $271,802 $22,650 $5,227 $131
Average $241,498 $20,125 $4,644 $116
25th Percentile $227,756 $18,980 $4,380 $109
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Key Factors That Influence Anesthetist Salaries

An Anesthetist's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Anesthetist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Anesthetist's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $240,162
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $242,452
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $261,162
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $262,842
  • Expert (over 8 years): $263,962
Levels Salary
Entry Level Anesthetist$240,162
Intermediate Level Anesthetist$242,452
Senior Level Anesthetist$261,162
Specialist Level Anesthetist$262,842
Expert Level Anesthetist$263,962
$240,162 0 yr
$242,452 < 2 yrs
$261,162 2-4 yrs
$262,842 5-8 yrs
$263,962 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Anesthetists

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $304,601
  • San Francisco: $301,266
  • Oakland: $294,917

What Skills Can Increase an Anesthetist's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Planning (Mentioned in 4.43% Job Postings): An act or process of making or carrying out plans. Establishment of goals, policies, and procedures for a social or economic unit city planning business planning.
  • Life Support (Mentioned in 3.32% Job Postings): Life support refers to the treatments and techniques performed in an emergency in order to support life after the failure of one or more vital organs. Healthcare providers and emergency medical technicians are generally certified to perform basic and advanced life support procedures; however, basic life support is sometimes provided at the scene of an emergency by family members or bystanders before emergency services arrive. In the case of cardiac injuries, cardiopulmonary resuscitation is initiated by bystanders or family members 25% of the time. Basic life support techniques, such as performing CPR on a victim of cardiac arrest, can double or even triple that patient's chance of survival. Other types of basic life support include relief from choking (which can be done by using the Heimlich maneuver), staunching of bleeding by direct compression and elevation above the heart (and if necessary, pressure on arterial pressure points and the use of a manufactured or improvised tourniquet), first aid, and the use of an automated external defibrillator.
  • Nursing Practice (Mentioned in 1.63% Job Postings): Nursing practice may be work experience that is direct and/or indirect patient care in clinical practice, nursing administration, education, research, or consultation in the specialty represented by the credential.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Planning 4.43%
Life Support 3.32%
Nursing Practice 1.63%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Anesthetist's salary.
  • Professional Communication: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Physiology: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Professional Communication
$268,063
11%
Physiology
$265,648
10%
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
$255,988
6%
Collaboration
$251,158
4%
Patient Safety
$251,158
4%
Listening
$251,158
4%
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Anesthetist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Anesthetist roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Healthcare, offers compensation 15% above the average. Conversely, Anesthetist positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Anesthetist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an Anesthetist

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare$277,723$134.015%

How Education impacts an Anesthetist's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Anesthetists enter the field with a Master's Degree or MBA degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Anesthetist with a Master's Degree or MBA is between $216,257 and $225,176).

Anesthetist Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Anesthetist
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.7%
High School 7.4%
Associates 2.4%
Bachelors 15.1%
Masters 68.7%
Doctorate 5.7%
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Anesthetist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Anesthetist's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on July 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Anesthetist

Salaries for an Anesthetist can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $216,995 in 2023 to around $210,843 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Anesthetist salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Anesthetist Over Time

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2023
$216,995
2024
$215,163
2025
$210,843
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2023 $216,995
2024 $215,163
2025 $210,843
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