How much does a academic anesthesiologist make in 2026?

A academic anesthesiologist (at an academic medical center or university) earns a median salary of $470,000 per year, based on 32 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr.

What is the salary range for anesthesiologists at an academic medical center or university?

Anesthesiologists at an academic medical center or university earn between $420,000 (25th percentile) and $540,000 (75th percentile), with a median of $470,000.

Source: SalaryDr salary data for Academic Anesthesiology (N=32 verified submissions, updated September 18, 2026, data as of 2026-09-18). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: September 18, 2026 | Based on 32 verified submissions

Academic Anesthesiologist Salary (2026)

At a Glance: Academic Anesthesiologist Salary (at an academic medical center or university)

The median academic anesthesiologist salary (at an academic medical center or university) is $470,000 per year as of September 2026, based on 32 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr. The average salary is $468,999.

Median Salary: $470,000
Average Salary: $468,999
25th Percentile: $420,000
75th Percentile: $540,000

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

Median

$470,000

Average

$468,999

25th

$420,000

75th

$540,000

Based on 32 physician salaries

25thMiddle 50%75th

$420K$540K

Salary Distribution

$420K$420,000 – $600K$600,000

25th

$420K$420,000

Median

$470K$470,000

75th

$540K$540,000

Middle 50% earn

$420K$420,000 – $540K$540,000

Median salary

$470K$470,000

Average salary

$469K$468,999

Percentiles

25th$420,000

75th$540,000

Breakdown

Monthly$39,167

Hourly$226

How Academic Pay Compares

This data shows compensation for anesthesiologists at an academic medical center or university. Salary varies by practice setting — view all practice settings on the Anesthesiology salary page.

Hospital Employed Private Practice Academic Government/VA

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Source: SalaryDr salary data for Academic Anesthesiology (N=32 verified submissions, updated September 18, 2026, data as of 2026-09-18). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: September 18, 2026 | Based on 32 verified submissions

Academic Anesthesiologist Salary (2026)

At a Glance: Academic Anesthesiologist Salary (at an academic medical center or university)

Median Salary: $470,000
Average Salary: $468,999
25th Percentile: $420,000
75th Percentile: $540,000

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

Median

$470,000

Average

$468,999

25th

$420,000

75th

$540,000

Based on 32 physician salaries

25thMiddle 50%75th

$420K$540K

Salary Distribution

$420K$420,000 – $600K$600,000

25th

$420K$420,000

Median

$470K$470,000

75th

$540K$540,000

Middle 50% earn

$420K$420,000 – $540K$540,000

Median salary

$470K$470,000

Average salary

$469K$468,999

Percentiles

25th$420,000

75th$540,000

Breakdown

Monthly$39,167

Hourly$226

How Academic Pay Compares

This data shows compensation for anesthesiologists at an academic medical center or university. Salary varies by practice setting — view all practice settings on the Anesthesiology salary page.

Hospital Employed Private Practice Academic Government/VA

Explore More

Help Improve Academic Salary Data

Share your compensation anonymously to help colleagues across all practice settings make informed decisions.

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