Source: SalaryDr Anesthesiology Residency Salary Data (2026). Median: $60,000/year. Sample: 7 verified submissions. URL: https://www.salarydr.com/residency-salary/anesthesiology
Anesthesiology Residency Salary (2026)
The median anesthesiology resident salary is $60,000 per year, based on 7 verified submissions on SalaryDr. After training, anesthesiology attendings earn a median of $683,750 — a 11.4x increase.
Source: SalaryDr verified data • Updated Mar 2026
Anesthesiology Resident Salary by PGY Year
How anesthesiology resident compensation changes by postgraduate year level.
| PGY Level | Median Salary | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| PGY-1 | $72,000 | 4 |
| PGY-3 | $50,000 | 2 |
| PGY-7 | $83,000 | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $86,000 | 2 |
| Arizona | $83,000 | 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 $683,750.
Frequently Asked Questions: Anesthesiology Residency Salary
How much do anesthesiology residents make in 2026?
Anesthesiology residents earn a median salary of $60,000 per year based on 7 verified submissions on SalaryDr. Salaries range from $50,000 to $86,000 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 $683,750, which is 11.4x more than the median resident salary of $60,000. This gap represents the largest salary jump in a physician's career.
Are anesthesiology residents satisfied with their specialty choice?
Anesthesiology residents rate their career satisfaction at 3/5.0 on average. 100% say they would choose anesthesiology again if given the choice. They work an average of 69 hours per week.
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