How much do pediatric anesthesiologys make? The median pediatric anesthesiology salary in 2026 is $480,000, with an average of $501,528. The typical range is $465,000–$540,000 (25th–75th percentile).
Source: SalaryDr verified data • 9 submissions • Updated Feb 2026
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Based on 9 verified salary submissions, total compensation for Pediatric Anesthesiology ranges from $465,000 to $540,000, with top performers (90th percentile) earning up to $603,750 annually. The median salary for this subspecialty is below the general Anesthesiology average.
Entry-level Pediatric Anesthesiology positions start at $471,667, while those with more than 10 years of experience earn a typical salary of $516,458 – a 9% increase.
Most commonly, Pediatric Anesthesiology physicians work in Academic settings (78% of submissions). Base salary makes up 88% of total compensation ($441,667), with the rest from bonuses, profit sharing, and incentives.
Pediatric Anesthesiology physicians report 4.3/5 career satisfaction, with 78% saying they would choose this subspecialty again.
Provides specialized surgical care for infants, children, and adolescents, addressing congenital conditions and childhood diseases.
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Distribution based on 9 verified physician salary submissions.
Median Salary: $480,000
Average satisfaction rating reported by Pediatric Anesthesiology physicians (1-5 scale).
Percentage of Pediatric 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hospital-employed | $510,000 | 2 submissions |
| Academic | $499,107 | 7 submissions |
* Small sample sizes may affect data reliability.
| Years of Experience | Average Salary | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| 3-5 years | $471,667 | 3 submissions |
| 6-10 years | $483,750 | 4 submissions |
| 11-15 years | $603,750 | 1 submissions |
| 16+ years | $560,000 | 1 submissions |
* Experience levels with fewer than 3 submissions may be omitted for privacy.