Source: SalaryDr salary data for Anesthesiology in California (Private Practice) (N=10 verified submissions, updated February 12, 2026, data as of 2026-02-12). URL: https://www.salarydr.com
Real compensation data for anesthesiologys working in private practice settings in California.
$670,000
$670,000
$500,000
$800,000
Based on 4 responses, Private Practice Anesthesiology physicians in California report the following call schedule patterns:
Average work week: 54 hours
Call schedules vary by practice type within Private Practice settings. Private practice call schedules depend on group size and coverage arrangements.
Real insights from Anesthesiology physicians in Private Practice settings in California:
"I split my time as an intensivist workin 4-6 12-hour shift per month, and anesthesiologist remainder of the time. Both of these positions are private practice 1099 pay, which help me take advantage of s-corp tax savings. We bill insurance directly with blended units amongst partners. We also pay high stipends for 24-hour trauma and OB calls (3K+ each). I work about 5-6 calls per month. "— Anesthesiology Physician, Private Practice
Compare Anesthesiology salaries across different practice settings in California:
Explore city-level salary data for Anesthesiology physicians in California. Note: City pages show all practice settings combined.
The average Anesthesiology salary for Private Practice settings in California is $670,000, with a median of $670,000. This is based on 10 verified submissions.
Private Practice physicians in California earn a median of $670,000, compared to $560,000 for all Anesthesiology physicians in California. This represents a 20% higher salary than the state average.
Key factors include years of experience (5 years average in this data), geographic location within California, subspecialty training, and individual productivity metrics. Private Practice settings often reward productivity and practice ownership.
Private Practice Anesthesiology physicians in California earn a median of $670,000, compared to $540,000 nationally for Private Practice settings. This is 24% above the national average for Private Practice settings.
Private Practice Anesthesiology physicians in California work an average of 54 hours per week. Private practice hours can vary significantly based on practice ownership and patient volume.
Private Practice settings offer Higher earning potential, Practice ownership, Clinical autonomy. However, physicians should also consider challenges such as Business responsibilities and Financial risk.
Based on our database, we have 10 verified submissions from Anesthesiology physicians in Private Practice settings in California. This represents approximately 56% of all Anesthesiology submissions from California.
Average Salary
$670,000
Median Salary
$670,000
Salary Range
$500,000 - $800,000
National Average
$602,162
Difference
+11% vs National Average
Sample Size
10 local / 37 national reports
Distribution based on 10 verified physician salary submissions.
Median Salary: $670,000
Average satisfaction rating reported by Anesthesiology physicians (1-5 scale).
Percentage of Anesthesiology physicians who would choose this specialty again.
Physicians cite the variety of cases and patient relationships as most rewarding aspects of this specialty.
On-call demands, administrative burden, and work-life balance are cited as the top challenges.
| Years of Experience |
|---|
| Average Salary |
|---|
| Sample Size |
|---|
| 0-2 years | $742,500 | 4 submissions |
| 3-5 years | $650,000 | 2 submissions |
| 6-10 years | $480,000 | 2 submissions |
| 11-15 years | $670,000 | 1 submissions |
| 16+ years | $800,000 | 1 submissions |
* Experience levels with fewer than 3 submissions may be omitted for privacy.