How much do pain medicine anesthesiologys make? The median pain medicine anesthesiology salary in 2026 is $545,000, with an average of $592,662. The typical range is $535,000–$550,250 (25th–75th percentile).
Source: SalaryDr verified data • 17 submissions • Updated Apr 2026
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Based on 17 verified salary submissions, total compensation for Pain medicine Anesthesiology ranges from $535,000 to $550,250, with top performers (90th percentile) earning up to $850,000 annually. The median salary for this subspecialty is below the general Anesthesiology average.
Entry-level Pain medicine Anesthesiology positions start at $640,833, while those with more than 10 years of experience earn a typical salary of $566,386 – a -12% increase.
Most commonly, Pain medicine Anesthesiology physicians work in Hospital Employed settings (76% of submissions). Base salary makes up 84% of total compensation ($500,588), with the rest from bonuses, profit sharing, and incentives.
Pain medicine Anesthesiology physicians report 4.1/5 career satisfaction, with 88% saying they would choose this subspecialty again.
Focuses on specialized pain medicine procedures and treatments within anesthesiology, providing expert care in this specific area.
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Distribution based on 17 verified physician salary submissions.
Median Salary: $545,000
Average satisfaction rating reported by Pain medicine Anesthesiology physicians (1-5 scale).
Percentage of Pain medicine 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 | $641,250 | 4 submissions |
| Hospital-employed | $577,712 | 13 submissions |
* Small sample sizes may affect data reliability.
| Years of Experience | Average Salary | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| 6-10 years | $603,214 | 14 submissions |
| 11-15 years | $543,417 | 3 submissions |
* Experience levels with fewer than 3 submissions may be omitted for privacy.