How much do pain management anesthesiologys make? The median pain management anesthesiology salary in 2026 is $540,000, with an average of $566,683. The typical range is $535,000–$545,000 (25th–75th percentile).
Source: SalaryDr verified data • 15 submissions • Updated Feb 2026
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Based on 15 verified salary submissions, total compensation for Pain management Anesthesiology ranges from $535,000 to $545,000, with top performers (90th percentile) earning up to $840,000 annually. The median salary for this subspecialty is below the general Anesthesiology average.
Entry-level Pain management Anesthesiology positions start at $624,000, while those with more than 10 years of experience earn a typical salary of $538,025 – a -14% increase.
Most commonly, Pain management Anesthesiology physicians work in Hospital Employed settings (80% of submissions). Base salary makes up 85% of total compensation ($480,667), with the rest from bonuses, profit sharing, and incentives.
Pain management Anesthesiology physicians report 4.1/5 career satisfaction, with 87% saying they would choose this subspecialty again.
Focuses on specialized pain management procedures and treatments within anesthesiology, providing expert care in this specific area.
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Distribution based on 15 verified physician salary submissions.
Median Salary: $540,000
Average satisfaction rating reported by Pain management Anesthesiology physicians (1-5 scale).
Percentage of Pain management 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.
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| Practice Type | Average Salary | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| Private Practice | $571,667 | 3 submissions |
| Hospital-employed | $565,438 | 12 submissions |
* Small sample sizes may affect data reliability.
| Years of Experience | Average Salary | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| 6-10 years | $572,500 | 12 submissions |
| 11-15 years | $543,417 | 3 submissions |
* Experience levels with fewer than 3 submissions may be omitted for privacy.