How much does a academic anesthesiologist make in 2026?

A academic anesthesiologist (at an academic medical center or university) earns a median salary of $465,000 per year, based on 27 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 $402,600 (25th percentile) and $530,000 (75th percentile), with a median of $465,000.

Source: SalaryDr salary data for Academic Anesthesiology (N=27 verified submissions, updated July 18, 2026, data as of 2026-07-18). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: July 18, 2026 | Based on 27 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 $465,000 per year as of July 2026, based on 27 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr. The average salary is $461,517.

Median Salary: $465,000
Average Salary: $461,517
25th Percentile: $402,600
75th Percentile: $530,000

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

Median

$465,000

Average

$461,517

25th

$402,600

75th

$530,000

Based on 27 physician salaries

Salary Distribution

$403K$402,600 – $594K$593,700

25th

$403K$402,600

Median

$465K$465,000

75th

$530K$530,000

Middle 50% earn

$403K$402,600 – $530K$530,000

Median salary

$465K$465,000

Average salary

$462K$461,517

Salary Range

Minimum$402,600

Maximum$603,750

Percentiles

25th$402,600

75th$530,000

Breakdown

Monthly$38,750

Hourly$224

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=27 verified submissions, updated July 18, 2026, data as of 2026-07-18). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: July 18, 2026 | Based on 27 verified submissions

Academic Anesthesiologist Salary (2026)

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

Median Salary: $465,000
Average Salary: $461,517
25th Percentile: $402,600
75th Percentile: $530,000

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

Median

$465,000

Average

$461,517

25th

$402,600

75th

$530,000

Based on 27 physician salaries

Salary Distribution

$403K$402,600 – $594K$593,700

25th

$403K$402,600

Median

$465K$465,000

75th

$530K$530,000

Middle 50% earn

$403K$402,600 – $530K$530,000

Median salary

$465K$465,000

Average salary

$462K$461,517

Salary Range

Minimum$402,600

Maximum$603,750

Percentiles

25th$402,600

75th$530,000

Breakdown

Monthly$38,750

Hourly$224

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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