Forbes consulted 2019 occupational data from the agency to identify the states where anesthesiologists make the most. The wage data is not complete for all states, so the ranking is based on available data.
The top 10 highest-paying states for anesthesiologists ranked by 2019 mean annual wage:
1. Wyoming: $281,070
2. Arizona: $280,030
3. Oklahoma: $278,540
4. New Mexico: $277,140
5. Kansas: $276,800
6. North Carolina: $274,610
7. Alabama: $274,260
8. Indiana: $272,630
9. Louisiana: $269,520
10. Florida: $268,470
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