How much does a early career anesthesiologist make in 2026?

A early career anesthesiologist (0-5 years of attending experience) earns a median salary of $490,614 per year, based on 67 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr.

What is the salary range for early career anesthesiologists?

Early Career anesthesiologists (0-5 years of attending experience) earn between $425,000 (25th percentile) and $600,000 (75th percentile), with a median of $490,614.

Source: SalaryDr salary data for Early Career Anesthesiology (N=67 verified submissions, updated September 18, 2026, data as of 2026-09-18). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: September 18, 2026 | Based on 67 verified submissions

Early Career Anesthesiologist Salary (2026)

At a Glance: Early Career Anesthesiologist Salary (0-5 years of attending experience)

The median early career anesthesiologist salary (0-5 years of attending experience) is $490,614 per year as of September 2026, based on 67 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr. The average salary is $524,459.

Median Salary: $490,614
Average Salary: $524,459
25th Percentile: $425,000
75th Percentile: $600,000

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

Median

$490,614

Average

$524,459

25th

$425,000

75th

$600,000

Based on 67 physician salaries

25thMiddle 50%75th

$425K$600K

Salary Distribution

$425K$425,000 – $688K$687,500

25th

$425K$425,000

Median

$491K$490,614

75th

$600K$600,000

Avg

Middle 50% earn

$425K$425,000 – $600K$600,000

Median salary

$491K$490,614

Average salary

$524K$524,459

Percentiles

25th$425,000

75th$600,000

Breakdown

Monthly$40,885

Hourly$236

How Early Career Pay Compares

This data shows compensation for anesthesiologists with 0-5 years of attending experience. Salary typically increases with experience — view all experience levels on the Anesthesiology salary page.

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Source: SalaryDr salary data for Early Career Anesthesiology (N=67 verified submissions, updated September 18, 2026, data as of 2026-09-18). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: September 18, 2026 | Based on 67 verified submissions

Early Career Anesthesiologist Salary (2026)

At a Glance: Early Career Anesthesiologist Salary (0-5 years of attending experience)

Median Salary: $490,614
Average Salary: $524,459
25th Percentile: $425,000
75th Percentile: $600,000

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

Median

$490,614

Average

$524,459

25th

$425,000

75th

$600,000

Based on 67 physician salaries

25thMiddle 50%75th

$425K$600K

Salary Distribution

$425K$425,000 – $688K$687,500

25th

$425K$425,000

Median

$491K$490,614

75th

$600K$600,000

Avg

Middle 50% earn

$425K$425,000 – $600K$600,000

Median salary

$491K$490,614

Average salary

$524K$524,459

Percentiles

25th$425,000

75th$600,000

Breakdown

Monthly$40,885

Hourly$236

How Early Career Pay Compares

This data shows compensation for anesthesiologists with 0-5 years of attending experience. Salary typically increases with experience — view all experience levels on the Anesthesiology salary page.

Early Career (0-5 years of attending experience)Mid-Career (6-15 years of attending experience)Senior (16-25 years of attending experience)Veteran (25+ years of attending experience)

Explore More

Help Improve Early Career Salary Data

Share your compensation anonymously to help colleagues at all career stages make informed decisions.

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