Anesthesiologist pay varies by specialty, with cardiac anesthesiologists earning the highest average, according to survey data from Marit Health, a salary transparency platform for physicians and advanced practice providers.
Here’s the average total compensation of anesthesiologist pay by specialty:
- Anesthesiologist: $542,038
- Cardiac anesthesiologist: $592,190
- Critical care anesthesiologist: $547,835
- OB anesthesiologist: $473,712
- Pain management physician: $538,858
- Pediatric anesthesiologist: $538,545
- Regional and acute pain anesthesiologist: $557,545
