Anesthesiologists pay range in St. Cloud
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $209,090 a year or less, while the top 10% make $591,740 or more. The middle half of anesthesiologists in St. Cloud earn between $333,310 and $591,740.
- $209K10th
- $333K25th
- $592KMedian
- $592K75th
- $592K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $488,500 | $40,708 | $234.86 |
| Median | $591,740 | $49,312 | $284.49 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $333,310 | $27,776 | $160.25 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $591,740 | $49,312 | $284.49 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Anesthesiologists pay in St. Cloud vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
Anesthesiologists in St. Cloud earn 9% more than the Minnesota average ($449,130) and 35% more than the U.S. average ($360,570). At the median the gap is +51% against the U.S. median of $391,490.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Cloud | $488,500 | $591,740 | $209,090 | $591,740 | 40 |
| Minnesota | $449,130 | $496,510 | $115,870 | $591,740 | 870 |
| United States | $360,570 | $391,490 | $101,460 | $557,130 | 38,760 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Anesthesiologists salary after taxes in St. Cloud
On the average salary of $488,500, a single filer in St. Cloud takes home about $292,357 a year, or $24,363 a month and $11,244 every two weeks. Taxes take 40% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Is St. Cloud a good place for anesthesiologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the St. Cloud area are 12% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 87.6), so the average $488,500 buys what about $557,445 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 11.6 times the median wage of all jobs in St. Cloud ($50,840). A typical home costs $318,864, or 0.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Anesthesiologists salary in nearby metro areas
- Omaha, NE$368,350
- Iowa City, IA$300,280
- Chicago, IL$165,060
- Kansas City, MO$401,340
- Grand Rapids, MI$422,390
- Indianapolis, IN$365,300
Highest-paying cities for anesthesiologists
Seattle, WA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($553,600).
- Seattle, WA$553,600
- St. Cloud, MN$488,500
- Buffalo, NY$457,280
- Dayton, OH$444,120
- Columbus, OH$439,050
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Anesthesiologists salary in St. Cloud: questions
How much do anesthesiologists make an hour in St. Cloud?
$234.86 an hour on average, and $284.49 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level anesthesiologists salary in St. Cloud?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $209,090 a year and the 25th percentile is $333,310, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the anesthesiologists take-home pay in St. Cloud?
About $292,357 a year ($24,363 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $488,500. Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Do anesthesiologists earn more in St. Cloud than elsewhere?
The average here is 35% more than the U.S. average for this job ($360,570).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1211; area St. Cloud, MN (41060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 14.7%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.46, this job is 1.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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