Anesthesiologist Salary 2025: Advertised W-2 Pay by State (Q4)
Q4 2025 advertised W-2 salary data for anesthesiologists, with state-level minimums, averages, maximums, and practical market insights.
Anesthesiologist Salary 2025: Advertised W-2 Pay by State (Q4)
Advertised W-2 salaries for anesthesiologists remained highly competitive during Q4 2025. The highest state average in this report is $657,500, while the highest advertised maximum reaches $1,100,000.
This report is based on annual salary figures published in anesthesiologist job postings. It is not a salary survey or an estimate of what every anesthesiologist earns. It is a practical view of the compensation employers chose to advertise during the reporting period.
Advertised salary is only part of an anesthesiologist's total compensation. Call pay, overtime, shift differentials, bonuses, retirement contributions, and other incentives may increase total earnings. Candidates should also confirm whether an employer's stated maximum represents base salary or potential total earnings.
Q4 2025 Advertised Anesthesiologist Salary Data
The source table covers all 50 states and the District of Columbia. It reports salary data for 49 states and D.C.; Utah is listed as No Data.
| State | Lowest Min ($) | Average Salary ($) | Highest Max ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 250,000 | 502,000 | 750,000 |
| Alaska | 500,000 | 637,500 | 750,000 |
| Arizona | 300,000 | 561,842 | 1,000,000 |
| Arkansas | 250,000 | 475,000 | 750,000 |
| California | 330,000 | 587,321 | 1,100,000 |
| Colorado | 300,000 | 459,167 | 700,000 |
| Connecticut | 350,000 | 526,111 | 875,000 |
| Delaware | 390,000 | 561,500 | 800,000 |
| District of Columbia | 425,000 | 496,875 | 575,000 |
| Florida | 250,000 | 513,571 | 800,000 |
| Georgia | 300,000 | 502,143 | 650,000 |
| Hawaii | 450,000 | 554,167 | 650,000 |
| Idaho | 550,000 | 562,500 | 575,000 |
| Illinois | 300,000 | 554,638 | 975,000 |
| Indiana | 300,000 | 526,382 | 975,000 |
| Iowa | 300,000 | 481,250 | 650,000 |
| Kansas | 450,000 | 560,000 | 700,000 |
| Kentucky | 375,000 | 495,833 | 630,000 |
| Louisiana | 400,000 | 533,125 | 700,000 |
| Maine | 450,000 | 493,750 | 550,000 |
| Maryland | 425,000 | 541,667 | 675,000 |
| Massachusetts | 450,000 | 574,167 | 750,000 |
| Michigan | 450,000 | 553,750 | 675,000 |
| Minnesota | 500,000 | 570,000 | 650,000 |
| Mississippi | 450,000 | 500,000 | 550,000 |
| Missouri | 500,000 | 580,000 | 650,000 |
| Montana | 370,000 | 467,500 | 600,000 |
| Nebraska | 475,000 | 537,500 | 600,000 |
| Nevada | 550,000 | 587,500 | 650,000 |
| New Hampshire | 500,000 | 522,500 | 550,000 |
| New Jersey | 475,000 | 577,500 | 750,000 |
| New Mexico | 450,000 | 550,000 | 650,000 |
| New York | 400,000 | 500,000 | 600,000 |
| North Carolina | 450,000 | 522,500 | 550,000 |
| North Dakota | 500,000 | 657,500 | 825,000 |
| Ohio | 340,000 | 501,204 | 850,000 |
| Oklahoma | 525,000 | 592,500 | 750,000 |
| Oregon | 300,000 | 541,458 | 700,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 250,000 | 505,282 | 700,000 |
| Rhode Island | 450,000 | 531,250 | 750,000 |
| South Carolina | 400,000 | 493,750 | 725,000 |
| South Dakota | 575,000 | 575,000 | 575,000 |
| Tennessee | 450,000 | 570,833 | 775,000 |
| Texas | 350,000 | 575,136 | 750,000 |
| Utah | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| Vermont | 450,000 | 487,500 | 550,000 |
| Virginia | 300,000 | 492,609 | 650,000 |
| Washington | 350,000 | 545,208 | 750,000 |
| West Virginia | 400,000 | 515,625 | 600,000 |
| Wisconsin | 400,000 | 577,232 | 800,000 |
| Wyoming | 550,000 | 550,000 | 550,000 |
Lowest Min: 250,000
Average Salary: 502,000
Highest Max: 750,000
Lowest Min: 500,000
Average Salary: 637,500
Highest Max: 750,000
Lowest Min: 300,000
Average Salary: 561,842
Highest Max: 1,000,000
Lowest Min: 250,000
Average Salary: 475,000
Highest Max: 750,000
Lowest Min: 330,000
Average Salary: 587,321
Highest Max: 1,100,000
Lowest Min: 300,000
Average Salary: 459,167
Highest Max: 700,000
Lowest Min: 350,000
Average Salary: 526,111
Highest Max: 875,000
Lowest Min: 390,000
Average Salary: 561,500
Highest Max: 800,000
Lowest Min: 425,000
Average Salary: 496,875
Highest Max: 575,000
Lowest Min: 250,000
Average Salary: 513,571
Highest Max: 800,000
Lowest Min: 300,000
Average Salary: 502,143
Highest Max: 650,000
Lowest Min: 450,000
Average Salary: 554,167
Highest Max: 650,000
Lowest Min: 550,000
Average Salary: 562,500
Highest Max: 575,000
Lowest Min: 300,000
Average Salary: 554,638
Highest Max: 975,000
Lowest Min: 300,000
Average Salary: 526,382
Highest Max: 975,000
Lowest Min: 300,000
Average Salary: 481,250
Highest Max: 650,000
Lowest Min: 450,000
Average Salary: 560,000
Highest Max: 700,000
Lowest Min: 375,000
Average Salary: 495,833
Highest Max: 630,000
Lowest Min: 400,000
Average Salary: 533,125
Highest Max: 700,000
Lowest Min: 450,000
Average Salary: 493,750
Highest Max: 550,000
Lowest Min: 425,000
Average Salary: 541,667
Highest Max: 675,000
Lowest Min: 450,000
Average Salary: 574,167
Highest Max: 750,000
Lowest Min: 450,000
Average Salary: 553,750
Highest Max: 675,000
Lowest Min: 500,000
Average Salary: 570,000
Highest Max: 650,000
Lowest Min: 450,000
Average Salary: 500,000
Highest Max: 550,000
Lowest Min: 500,000
Average Salary: 580,000
Highest Max: 650,000
Lowest Min: 370,000
Average Salary: 467,500
Highest Max: 600,000
Lowest Min: 475,000
Average Salary: 537,500
Highest Max: 600,000
Lowest Min: 550,000
Average Salary: 587,500
Highest Max: 650,000
Lowest Min: 500,000
Average Salary: 522,500
Highest Max: 550,000
Lowest Min: 475,000
Average Salary: 577,500
Highest Max: 750,000
Lowest Min: 450,000
Average Salary: 550,000
Highest Max: 650,000
Lowest Min: 400,000
Average Salary: 500,000
Highest Max: 600,000
Lowest Min: 450,000
Average Salary: 522,500
Highest Max: 550,000
Lowest Min: 500,000
Average Salary: 657,500
Highest Max: 825,000
Lowest Min: 340,000
Average Salary: 501,204
Highest Max: 850,000
Lowest Min: 525,000
Average Salary: 592,500
Highest Max: 750,000
Lowest Min: 300,000
Average Salary: 541,458
Highest Max: 700,000
Lowest Min: 250,000
Average Salary: 505,282
Highest Max: 700,000
Lowest Min: 450,000
Average Salary: 531,250
Highest Max: 750,000
Lowest Min: 400,000
Average Salary: 493,750
Highest Max: 725,000
Lowest Min: 575,000
Average Salary: 575,000
Highest Max: 575,000
Lowest Min: 450,000
Average Salary: 570,833
Highest Max: 775,000
Lowest Min: 350,000
Average Salary: 575,136
Highest Max: 750,000
Lowest Min: No Data
Average Salary: No Data
Highest Max: No Data
Lowest Min: 450,000
Average Salary: 487,500
Highest Max: 550,000
Lowest Min: 300,000
Average Salary: 492,609
Highest Max: 650,000
Lowest Min: 350,000
Average Salary: 545,208
Highest Max: 750,000
Lowest Min: 400,000
Average Salary: 515,625
Highest Max: 600,000
Lowest Min: 400,000
Average Salary: 577,232
Highest Max: 800,000
Lowest Min: 550,000
Average Salary: 550,000
Highest Max: 550,000
For each posting, the midpoint of the advertised minimum and maximum salary contributes to the state average. The Lowest Min and Highest Max columns show the lowest minimum and highest maximum reported among postings in that jurisdiction.
Key Trends in Q4 2025 Anesthesiologist Advertised Salaries
1. North Dakota Leads Reported State Averages
North Dakota has the highest advertised average at $657,500, followed by Alaska at $637,500. Oklahoma ranks next at $592,500, with Nevada at $587,500 and California at $587,321.
These figures reflect the positions advertised during the reporting period, not guaranteed statewide pay levels. The source publication does not provide posting counts by state, so differences in sample size should be considered when comparing averages.
2. California Shows the Highest Advertised Maximum
California has the highest advertised maximum at $1,100,000, followed by Arizona at $1,000,000. Illinois and Indiana each reach $975,000, while Connecticut reaches $875,000 and Ohio reaches $850,000.
These top-end figures may be associated with specialized practice, heavy call obligations, additional shifts, or incentive-based compensation. Candidates should ask employers to separate guaranteed base salary from call pay, overtime, bonuses, and other variable compensation.
3. Strong Salary Floors Appear in Several Markets
South Dakota has the highest reported salary floor at $575,000. Idaho, Nevada, and Wyoming each show lowest advertised minimums of $550,000, while Oklahoma follows at $525,000.
A high advertised minimum can be a useful negotiating benchmark, but it may also reflect a small number of postings, call intensity, a difficult recruiting environment, specialized clinical needs, or other job requirements.
4. Salary Ranges Vary Widely Within Some States
The widest reported range appears in California, from $330,000 to $1,100,000. Arizona ranges from $300,000 to $1,000,000, while Illinois and Indiana each span $675,000 between their lowest minimum and highest maximum.
Wide ranges may reflect very different schedules, practice settings, subspecialties, call burdens, or compensation structures within the same state. A statewide average should be treated as a starting point for deeper job-by-job comparison.
What Anesthesiologists Should Compare Beyond Salary
Advertised base salary is only one part of an anesthesiologist job offer. Candidates should also compare:
- Call frequency, in-house coverage, and post-call expectations
- Case mix, acuity, and subspecialty requirements
- Clinical hours, overtime terms, and additional shift rates
- Practice model, staffing structure, and supervision expectations
- Paid time off, health benefits, and retirement contributions
- Sign-on bonuses, retention incentives, and relocation assistance
- Malpractice coverage, including whether tail coverage is provided
- Cost of living and state tax differences
A higher salary may reflect a more demanding schedule or a difficult recruiting environment. Review the complete compensation package and working conditions before deciding which opportunity provides the strongest overall value.
How to Read This Report
The source publication states that it captured each posting's advertised minimum and maximum annual salary, calculated the midpoint for that listing, and averaged posting midpoints within each state. The article preserves the published salary figures, including Utah's No Data designation.
The source does not provide state-level posting counts. A high or low state average should therefore be interpreted as a summary of the observed postings, not a definitive estimate of statewide earnings. Utah's No Data designation should not be interpreted as meaning there were no anesthesiologist jobs in the state.
This report focuses on advertised W-2 salary. Call pay, overtime, shift differentials, bonuses, and other incentives may not be captured consistently. Confirm the guaranteed base salary and the conditions attached to any advertised maximum directly with the employer.
Find Your Next Anesthesiologist Opportunity
Use this report as a starting point for comparing advertised pay and preparing questions for employers and recruiters.