Anesthesiologist Salary in Pennsylvania
Based on 410+ workers in Pennsylvania
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (PA)
$461,390
$221.82/hr
vs National Average
$399,418
+15.5% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$75K – $543K
410 employed in Pennsylvania
Salary Distribution — Anesthesiologist in Pennsylvania
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $75,070 |
| 25th percentile | $450,320 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $461,390 |
| 75th percentile | $530,450 |
| 90th percentile | $542,880 |
Top-Paying Industries for Anesthesiologist (U.S.)
Which industries pay Anesthesiologists the most — nationwide figures (industry-level data is not available by state). Anesthesiologists in Pennsylvania tend to follow these industry patterns.
| Industry (U.S.) | Median Salary | Employed (U.S.) |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | $394,050 | 37K |
| Educational Services | $391,490 | 1K |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $76,760 | — |
Source: U.S. BLS OEWS National Industry-Specific estimates, May 2025. National figures (not state-specific).
Historical Salary Trend — Anesthesiologist in Pennsylvania vs National
| Year | Median Salary (Pennsylvania) |
|---|---|
| 2025 | $461,390 |
| 2026 (projected) | $475,232 |
The latest year is a projection based on recent wage trends — BLS has not yet released that year’s data.
| Year | Pennsylvania Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $461,390 | $399,418 |
| 2026 (projected) | $475,232 | $411,401 |
Anesthesiologist Salary by Experience Level in Pennsylvania
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $450,320 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $461,390 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $530,450 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $542,880 |
Anesthesiologist Salary in Other States
Related Anesthesiologist Salaries in Pennsylvania
How other high-demand occupations in Pennsylvania compare to Anesthesiologist ($461,390 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Anesthesiologist | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiologist in PA | $579,120 | +25.5% | $278.42/hr |
| Radiologist in PA | $455,380 | -1.3% | $218.93/hr |
| Family Medicine Physician in PA | $306,030 | -33.7% | $147.13/hr |
| Psychiatrist in PA | $278,970 | -39.5% | $134.12/hr |
| Pediatrician in PA | $226,440 | -50.9% | $108.87/hr |
| Nurse Anesthetist in PA | $221,530 | -52.0% | $106.50/hr |
| Internal Medicine Physician in PA | $213,310 | -53.8% | $102.55/hr |
| Dentist in PA | $163,390 | -64.6% | $78.55/hr |
| Podiatrist in PA | $155,050 | -66.4% | $74.54/hr |
| Pharmacist in PA | $138,160 | -70.1% | $66.42/hr |
| Optometrist in PA | $135,400 | -70.7% | $65.10/hr |
| Veterinarian in PA | $133,520 | -71.1% | $64.19/hr |