15 Statistics on Anesthesiologist Compensation

Here are 15 statistics on anesthesiologist compensation, according to Medscape’s Anesthesiology Compensation Report: 2011 Results.

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Median annual salary: $325,000

Based on sex
Male anesthesiologists: $335,000
Female anesthesiologists: $275,000

Based on location
Northwest: $320,000
North Central: $322,500
Southwest: $311,000
West: $312,000
Great Lakes: $325,000
South Central: $325,000
Southeast: $340,000
Mid-Atlantic: $339,834
Northeast: $325,000

Percent who feel fairly compensated: 63 percent

Percent invested in surgery centers: 11 percent
Percent considering ASC investment: 5 percent

Learn more about the Medscape compensation survey.

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