Are anesthesiologists taking on extra work to boost pay?

Forty-eight percent of anesthesiologists are taking on extra work to boost their pay, according to Medscape’s 2024 “Anesthesiologist Compensation Report,” published May 24. 

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By: Patsy Newitt

Here’s how surveyed anesthesiologists answered whether they take extra work to boost their income:

  • Yes, medical moonlighting: 14%
  • Yes, added more hours to primary job: 14%
  • Yes, other medical-related work: 9%
  • Yes, other nonmedical-related work: 7%
  • No: 62%

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