Source: SalaryDr satisfaction data for Anesthesiology (N=137 verified submissions, updated May 3, 2026, data as of 2026-05-03). URL: https://www.salarydr.com
91% of anesthesiologists would choose their specialty again, with an average satisfaction of 3.9/5 and median salary of $535,000, based on 137 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr.
$535,000
$571,369
$480,000
$625,000
Based on 137 physician responses (1 = very dissatisfied, 5 = very satisfied)
124 of 137 respondents would choose anesthesiology again
Based on 137 physician responses (bar scaled to 80 hrs/week)
Anonymized responses from anesthesiologists about their career and work-life balance.
“Call shift pay difference. More post-call time off. More respect/appreciation ”
On career & specialty — Verified Anesthesiologist
“I enjoy getting to do cool procedures like nerve blocks and spinal anesthesia. And I like not being on call and when I’m done with work no one is bothering me. ”
On career & specialty — Verified Anesthesiologist
“Increased vacation time”
On career & specialty — Verified Anesthesiologist
“There is a lot of production pressure in an academic setting.”
On career & specialty — Verified Anesthesiologist
“Guaranteed post-call day off. Currently do not have a system in place to guarantee the call doc from the day before is not needed clinically. ”
On career & specialty — Verified Anesthesiologist
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