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

Anesthesiologist Salary in Washington

Median Annual in Washington
$499,990/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$240.38/hr
▲ 28% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Washington

groups Employed in WA
1,540
public U.S. Median
$391,490
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$467,224 #8 of 38

Anesthesiologist pay in Washington, explained

Anesthesiologists in Washington earn a median of $499,990 per year ($240.38 per hour), which is 28% above the national median of $391,490. Entry-level workers earn around $239,000, while the most experienced anesthesiologists reach about $646,940. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Washington.

Is $499,990 good pay in Washington?

Adjusted for Washington's cost of living (which runs 107% of the U.S. average), that $499,990 is worth about $467,224 in national buying power — ranking Washington #8 for real pay (vs #1 on the sticker number).

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Anesthesiologist pay by experience in Washington

Entry level (10th pct)
$239,000
$114.90/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$499,990
$240.38/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$646,940
$311.03/hr

Anesthesiologist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs WA
Washington (here) $499,990 $467,224
Idaho $449,990 $471,223 +$50,000
Oregon $239,200 $231,422 +$260,790

Anesthesiologist in Washington: FAQ

How much do anesthesiologists make in Washington?

Anesthesiologists in Washington earn a median of $499,990 per year ($240.38 per hour), compared with $391,490 nationally.

Does Washington pay anesthesiologists well?

At $499,990, Washington pays 28% above the national median for anesthesiologists. An estimated 1,540 work in the state.

Anesthesiologist salary in other states

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