Anesthesiologists working in academic settings earn a median total compensation of $450,000, compared to $500,000 in nonacademic roles, according to Marit Health data.
Three key takeaways:
1. The 10% difference between academic and nonacademic anesthesiologist pay is relatively modest compared to other specialties. For example, gastroenterologists see a 22% gap between the two settings.
2. Academic anesthesiologists spend about 90% of their time on clinical work — one of the highest clinical workloads among all specialties.
3. For early-career anesthesiologists, nonacademic positions offer higher average pay at $547,000, compared to $493,000 in academic roles.
