Source: SalaryDr satisfaction data for Anesthesiology (N=158 approved reports). URL: https://www.salarydr.com
Last updated: | Based on 158 approved salary reports
Is Anesthesiology Worth It? (2026)
At a Glance: Is Anesthesiology Worth It?
91% of anesthesiologists would choose their specialty again, with an average satisfaction of 3.9/5 and median salary of $535,000, based on 158 approved physician salary reports on SalaryDr.
- Satisfaction
- 3.9/5
- Would Choose Again
- 91%
- Median Salary
- $535,000
- Avg Hours
- 47/wk
The Numbers
Median
$535,000
Average
$564,245
25th
$470,000
75th
$625,000
Based on 158 physician salaries
25thMiddle 50%75th
$470K$625K
Salary Distribution
$470K$470,000 – $703K$702,50025th
$470K$470,000
Median
$535K$535,000
75th
$625K$625,000
Avg
Middle 50% earn
$470K$470,000 – $625K$625,000
Median salary
$535K$535,000
Average salary
$564K$564,245
Percentiles
25th$470,000
75th$625,000
Breakdown
Monthly$44,583
Hourly$257
Satisfaction Breakdown
Career Satisfaction3.9 / 5
Based on 158 physician responses (1 = very dissatisfied, 5 = very satisfied)
Would Choose Again91%
139 of 153 respondents would choose anesthesiology again
Average Hours Worked47 hrs/week
Based on 158 physician responses (bar scaled to 80 hrs/week)
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