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Anesthesiologist Salary in Pennsylvania

Median Annual in Pennsylvania
$461,390/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$221.82/hr
▲ 18% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Pennsylvania

groups Employed in PA
410
public U.S. Median
$391,490
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$472,871 #5 of 38

Anesthesiologist pay in Pennsylvania, explained

Anesthesiologists in Pennsylvania earn a median of $461,390 per year ($221.82 per hour), which is 18% above the national median of $391,490. Entry-level workers earn around $75,070, while the most experienced anesthesiologists reach about $542,880. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Pennsylvania.

Is $461,390 good pay in Pennsylvania?

Adjusted for Pennsylvania's cost of living (which runs 98% of the U.S. average), that $461,390 is worth about $472,871 in national buying power — ranking Pennsylvania #5 for real pay (vs #8 on the sticker number).

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Anesthesiologist pay by experience in Pennsylvania

Entry level (10th pct)
$75,070
$36.09/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$461,390
$221.82/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$542,880
$261.00/hr

Anesthesiologist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs PA
Pennsylvania (here) $461,390 $472,871
Ohio $490,530 $528,736 −$29,140
New York $445,660 $412,950 +$15,730
Maryland $418,010 $398,260 +$43,380

Anesthesiologist in Pennsylvania: FAQ

How much do anesthesiologists make in Pennsylvania?

Anesthesiologists in Pennsylvania earn a median of $461,390 per year ($221.82 per hour), compared with $391,490 nationally.

Does Pennsylvania pay anesthesiologists well?

At $461,390, Pennsylvania pays 18% above the national median for anesthesiologists. An estimated 410 work in the state.

Anesthesiologist salary in other states

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