verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Anesthesiologist Salary in Tennessee

Median Annual in Tennessee
$330,620/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$158.95/hr
▼ 16% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Tennessee

groups Employed in TN
840
public U.S. Median
$391,490
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$359,878 #21 of 38

Anesthesiologist pay in Tennessee, explained

Anesthesiologists in Tennessee earn a median of $330,620 per year ($158.95 per hour), which is 16% below the national median of $391,490. Entry-level workers earn around $75,260, while the most experienced anesthesiologists reach about $442,360. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Tennessee.

Is $330,620 good pay in Tennessee?

Adjusted for Tennessee's cost of living (which runs 92% of the U.S. average), that $330,620 is worth about $359,878 in national buying power — ranking Tennessee #21 for real pay (vs #21 on the sticker number).

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Anesthesiologist pay by experience in Tennessee

Entry level (10th pct)
$75,260
$36.18/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$330,620
$158.95/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$442,360
$212.67/hr

Anesthesiologist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs TN
Tennessee (here) $330,620 $359,878
Virginia $488,310 $482,978 −$157,690
Alabama $392,350 $441,721 −$61,730
Kentucky $347,960 $385,940 −$17,340
North Carolina $239,200 $253,589 +$91,420
Missouri $239,200 $263,387 +$91,420
Georgia $230,000 $238,854 +$100,620

Anesthesiologist in Tennessee: FAQ

How much do anesthesiologists make in Tennessee?

Anesthesiologists in Tennessee earn a median of $330,620 per year ($158.95 per hour), compared with $391,490 nationally.

Does Tennessee pay anesthesiologists well?

At $330,620, Tennessee pays 16% below the national median for anesthesiologists. An estimated 840 work in the state.

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