Source: SalaryDr Anesthesiology Residency Salary Data (2026). Median: $70,000/year. Sample: 54 verified submissions. Moonlighting: 4 report moonlighting with median $135/hr. URL: https://www.salarydr.com/residency-salary/anesthesiology
Anesthesiology Residency Salary (2026)
The median anesthesiology resident salary is $70,000 per year, based on 54 verified submissions on SalaryDr. After training, anesthesiology attendings earn a median of $500,000 — a 7.1x increase. 7% of residents report moonlighting, earning a median of $17,460/year extra.
Source: SalaryDr verified data • Updated Sep 2026
Anesthesiology Resident Salary by PGY Year
How anesthesiology resident compensation changes by postgraduate year level.
| PGY Level | Median Salary | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| PGY-1 | $68,728 | 30 |
| PGY-2 | $77,000 | 11 |
| PGY-3 | $68,000 | 10 |
| PGY-4 | $76,000 | 2 |
| PGY-7 | $83,000 | 1 |
Anesthesiology Resident Moonlighting Income
7% of anesthesiology residents report moonlighting, based on 54 submissions.
| Type | Median Rate | Median Income | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internal | $135/hr | $17,460/yr | 4 |
Anesthesiology Residency Stipends & Benefits
Median annual stipends reported by anesthesiology residents, in addition to base salary.
What Anesthesiology Residents Say
Real insights from verified anesthesiology residents about their training experience.
“Best part is easy moonlighting”
“Anesthesiology in house call is very unpredictable. I also started OB call this year, which is guaranteed zero sleep for a 16 hour shift overnight.”
“I wish I knew the variety”
Anesthesiology: Resident vs. Attending Salary
The salary jump from residency to attending is the largest increase in a physician’s career.
Anesthesiology Resident Salary by State
Top-paying states for anesthesiology residents based on verified submissions.
| State | Median Salary | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| New York | $180,000 | 2 |
| Pennsylvania | $92,510 | 2 |
| Ohio | $85,920 | 2 |
| Arizona | $83,000 | 4 |
| Georgia | $77,000 | 4 |
| California | $76,000 | 5 |
| Texas | $72,000 | 4 |
| Wisconsin | $71,185 | 2 |
| Illinois | $70,000 | 3 |
| Missouri | $68,000 | 2 |
Anesthesiology Residency Training
Training Length
4 years
Salary Progression
Resident salary increases ~$2,000–$3,000 per PGY year. After completing training, attending anesthesiology physicians earn a median of $500,000.
Frequently Asked Questions: Anesthesiology Residency Salary
How much do anesthesiology residents make in 2026?
Anesthesiology residents earn a median salary of $70,000 per year based on 54 verified submissions on SalaryDr. Salaries range from $50,000 to $180,000 depending on PGY level and location.
How long is anesthesiology residency?
Anesthesiology residency training is 4 years. Salary increases with each year of training, typically by $2,000–$3,000 per PGY level.
How much more do anesthesiology attendings make compared to residents?
Anesthesiology attending physicians earn a median of $500,000, which is 7.1x more than the median resident salary of $70,000. This gap represents the largest salary jump in a physician's career.
How much do anesthesiology residents make moonlighting?
Based on 4 verified submissions, Anesthesiology residents who moonlight earn a median of $17,460 per year in additional income, with a median hourly rate of $135/hr. 7% of anesthesiology residents report moonlighting.
Are anesthesiology residents satisfied with their specialty choice?
Anesthesiology residents rate their career satisfaction at 3.4/5.0 on average. 91% say they would choose anesthesiology again if given the choice. They work an average of 61 hours per week.
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