How much does a academic/research anesthesiologist make in 2026?

A academic/research anesthesiologist earns a median salary of $467,000 per year, based on 11 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr.

What is the salary range for academic/research anesthesiologists?

Academic/Research anesthesiologists earn between $350,000 (25th percentile) and $542,000 (75th percentile), with a median of $467,000.

Source: SalaryDr salary data for Academic/Research Anesthesiology (N=11 verified submissions, updated September 18, 2026, data as of 2026-09-18). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: September 18, 2026 | Based on 11 verified submissions

Academic/Research Anesthesiologist Salary (2026)

At a Glance: Academic/Research Anesthesiologist Salary

The median academic/research anesthesiologist salary is $467,000 per year as of September 2026, based on 11 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr. The average salary is $453,327.

Median Salary: $467,000
Average Salary: $453,327
25th Percentile: $350,000
75th Percentile: $542,000

Source: SalaryDr Physician Salary Database, updated September 18, 2026

Median

$467,000

Average

$453,327

25th

$350,000

75th

$542,000

Based on 11 physician salaries

25thMiddle 50%75th

$350K$542K

Salary Distribution

$350K$350,000 – $630K$630,000

25th

$350K$350,000

Median

$467K$467,000

75th

$542K$542,000

Middle 50% earn

$350K$350,000 – $542K$542,000

Median salary

$467K$467,000

Average salary

$453K$453,327

Percentiles

25th$350,000

75th$542,000

Breakdown

Monthly$38,917

Hourly$225

How Academic/Research Pay Compares

This data shows compensation for academic and research physicians. Compensation can vary significantly by employment model — view all employment types on the Anesthesiology salary page.

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Source: SalaryDr salary data for Academic/Research Anesthesiology (N=11 verified submissions, updated September 18, 2026, data as of 2026-09-18). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: September 18, 2026 | Based on 11 verified submissions

Academic/Research Anesthesiologist Salary (2026)

At a Glance: Academic/Research Anesthesiologist Salary

The median academic/research anesthesiologist salary is $467,000 per year as of September 2026, based on 11 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr. The average salary is $453,327.

Median Salary: $467,000
Average Salary: $453,327
25th Percentile: $350,000
75th Percentile: $542,000

Source: SalaryDr Physician Salary Database, updated September 18, 2026

Median

$467,000

Average

$453,327

25th

$350,000

75th

$542,000

Based on 11 physician salaries

25thMiddle 50%75th

$350K$542K

Salary Distribution

$350K$350,000 – $630K$630,000

25th

$350K$350,000

Median

$467K$467,000

75th

$542K$542,000

Middle 50% earn

$350K$350,000 – $542K$542,000

Median salary

$467K$467,000

Average salary

$453K$453,327

Percentiles

25th$350,000

75th$542,000

Breakdown

Monthly$38,917

Hourly$225

How Academic/Research Pay Compares

This data shows compensation for academic and research physicians. Compensation can vary significantly by employment model — view all employment types on the Anesthesiology salary page.

Full-Time (W-2)Part-Time 1099 Contractor Locum Tenens Academic/Research

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Help Improve Academic/Research Salary Data

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