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Anesthesiologist Salary in Louisiana

Median Annual in Louisiana
$410,500/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$197.35/hr
▲ 5% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Louisiana

groups Employed in LA
190
public U.S. Median
$391,490
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$465,383 #9 of 38

Anesthesiologist pay in Louisiana, explained

Anesthesiologists in Louisiana earn a median of $410,500 per year ($197.35 per hour), which is 5% above the national median of $391,490. Entry-level workers earn around $231,450, while the most experienced anesthesiologists reach about $417,550. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Louisiana.

Is $410,500 good pay in Louisiana?

Adjusted for Louisiana's cost of living (which runs 88% of the U.S. average), that $410,500 is worth about $465,383 in national buying power — ranking Louisiana #9 for real pay (vs #15 on the sticker number).

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Anesthesiologist pay by experience in Louisiana

Entry level (10th pct)
$231,450
$111.27/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$410,500
$197.35/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$417,550
$200.75/hr

Anesthesiologist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs LA
Louisiana (here) $410,500 $465,383
Texas $215,230 $221,756 +$195,270

Anesthesiologist in Louisiana: FAQ

How much do anesthesiologists make in Louisiana?

Anesthesiologists in Louisiana earn a median of $410,500 per year ($197.35 per hour), compared with $391,490 nationally.

Does Louisiana pay anesthesiologists well?

At $410,500, Louisiana pays 5% above the national median for anesthesiologists. An estimated 190 work in the state.

Anesthesiologist salary in other states

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