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Job outlook for anesthesiologists in the United States
Are anesthesiologist jobs in demand?
Yes, anesthesiologist jobs are in demand. Anesthesiologist demand is projected to grow 7% from 2018 to 2028.
Anesthesiologist job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of anesthesiologist jobs and the average anesthesiologist salary over time.
Anesthesiologist jobs over time
Anesthesiologist job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 698 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 6,322 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 608 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 15,135 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 14,906 | 0.00% |
Average anesthesiologist salary over time
Anesthesiologist salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $409,213 | $196.74 | +2.5% |
| 2024 | $399,278 | $191.96 | +1.7% |
| 2023 | $392,541 | $188.72 | +0.4% |
| 2022 | $391,026 | $187.99 | --1.3% |
| 2021 | $396,333 | $190.54 | +4.5% |
Anesthesiologist jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of anesthesiologist job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where anesthesiologists earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for anesthesiologists
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 37 | 3% |
| 2 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 20 | 3% |
| 3 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 229 | 2% |
| 4 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 176 | 2% |
| 5 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 124 | 2% |
| 6 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 28 | 2% |
| 7 | Alaska | 739,795 | 16 | 2% |
| 8 | Vermont | 623,657 | 12 | 2% |
| 9 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 131 | 1% |
| 10 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 109 | 1% |
| 11 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 106 | 1% |
| 12 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 73 | 1% |
| 13 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 64 | 1% |
| 14 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 62 | 1% |
| 15 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 52 | 1% |
| 16 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 27 | 1% |
| 17 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 27 | 1% |
| 18 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 22 | 1% |
| 19 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 10 | 1% |
| 20 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 10 | 1% |
Most common cities for anesthesiologists
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bangor | 4 | 13% | $458,574 |
| 2 | Salisbury | 4 | 12% | $376,533 |
| 3 | Burlington | 2 | 8% | $330,903 |
| 4 | South Portland | 2 | 8% | $438,845 |
| 5 | Chelsea | 2 | 5% | $329,293 |
| 6 | Carbondale | 1 | 4% | $363,541 |
| 7 | Portland | 2 | 3% | $439,178 |
| 8 | Orlando | 5 | 2% | $285,915 |
| 9 | Bethesda | 1 | 2% | $388,440 |
| 10 | Sacramento | 3 | 1% | $368,752 |
| 11 | Canton | 1 | 1% | $420,783 |
| 12 | Columbus | 1 | 1% | $312,971 |
| 13 | Chicago | 3 | 0% | $419,993 |
| 14 | Phoenix | 3 | 0% | $313,002 |
| 15 | Detroit | 2 | 0% | $435,428 |
| 16 | Cincinnati | 1 | 0% | $405,995 |
| 17 | Colorado Springs | 1 | 0% | $417,491 |