Anesthesiology Work-Life Balance: What Doctors Actually Say

Based on 176 verified physician responses, Anesthesiology has a 3.6/5 average career satisfaction rating.91% of Anesthesiology physicians say they would choose the specialty again if starting their career over. The average Anesthesiology physician works 49 hours per week.

Based on 10 responses, Anesthesiology physicians report: “Best part is easy moonlighting ” Another physician shared: “Have to be able to tolerate the difficult patient population. Hard work in the specialty is rewarded.”

Based on SalaryDr data, Anesthesiology physicians work an average of 49 hours per week. This varies by practice setting—academic and hospital-employed positions often require more hours than private practice.

From 1 Anesthesiology physicians who shared challenges: “I wish I knew the variety ”

91% of Anesthesiology physicians surveyed say they would choose Anesthesiologyagain if starting their career over. This data is based on 176 verified, anonymous physician responses collected by SalaryDr.

Top advice from Anesthesiology physicians: “After doing 1099 locums, I could never go back to W2 employed. When you are W2 you get a set salary but the hospital can milk you for every dollar, an...”