A new BagMask.com analysis of Q1 2026 job postings shows anesthesiologist pay floors climbing fastest in states that have historically lagged on compensation, a sign that recruitment pressure is spreading beyond traditional high-pay markets.
Here are the states where advertised minimum salaries rose most sharply from Q4 2025 to Q1 2026:
| State | Q4 2025 floor | Q1 2026 floor | Change |
| Alabama | $250,000 | $400,000 | +$150,000 |
| Iowa | $300,000 | $450,000 | +$150,000 |
| Florida | $250,000 | $350,000 | +$100,000 |
| Arkansas | $250,000 | $350,000 | +$100,000 |
| Pennsylvania | $250,000 | $340,000 | +$90,000 |
| Georgia | $300,000 | $370,000 | +$70,000 |
| Connecticut | $350,000 | $425,000 | +$75,000 |
| Louisiana | $400,000 | $450,000 | +$50,000 |
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