Anesthesiology Work-Life Balance: What Doctors Actually Say

Based on 13 verified physician responses, Anesthesiology has a 3.2/5 average career satisfaction rating.100% of Anesthesiology physicians say they would choose the specialty again if starting their career over. The average Anesthesiology physician works 52 hours per week.

Based on 3 responses, Anesthesiology physicians report: “I'm in Chicago, IL. Locums/Independent contractor providing anesthesia and interventional pain services for several hospitals. For the days I work, th...” Another physician shared: “Better work life balance”

Based on SalaryDr data, Anesthesiology physicians work an average of 52 hours per week. This varies by practice setting—academic and hospital-employed positions often require more hours than private practice.

Common challenges cited by Anesthesiology physicians include administrative burden, call schedule demands, and work-life balance pressures, especially early in career.

100% of Anesthesiology physicians surveyed say they would choose Anesthesiologyagain if starting their career over. This data is based on 13 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...”