How to become anesthesiologistseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter
Median annual pay
$391,490
25th–75th pct. $207,000–$490,530
Top pay (est.)
$724,300
Top 10% $557,130
Pay in 5 years
$458,200est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$536,300est.
$461,200–$622,700
Outlook score
66/100
★★★☆☆ Good
AI replacement risk
21%
Low
Job growth (10 yr)
+3.6%
1,100 openings / yr
How to become anesthesiologists
Typical education
Doctoral or professional degree
BLS
Related experience
None
On-the-job training
Internship/residency
A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.
Skills, education and requirements for Anesthesiologists
Key skills
O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).
Key knowledge areas
What the work involves
Assisting and Caring for OthersMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsProcessing InformationIdentifying Objects, Actions, and EventsUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsJudging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or PeopleTraining and Teaching Others
Important abilities
Problem SensitivityOral ExpressionOral ComprehensionDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningWritten Comprehension
Education of workers
Training before entry
Related work experience
Job Zone 5 — extensive preparation needed (O*NET)
Difficulty of entry: ★★★★★ Hard to enter (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)
Career path and how to earn more as anesthesiologists
Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.
Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.