Anesthesiologists pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $72,040 a year or less, while the top 10% make $517,100 or more. The middle half of anesthesiologists in Washington earn between $170,780 and $450,090.
- $72K10th
- $171K25th
- $397KMedian
- $450K75th
- $517K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $326,660 | $27,222 | $157.05 |
| Median | $397,210 | $33,101 | $190.97 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $170,780 | $14,232 | $82.11 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $450,090 | $37,508 | $216.39 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Anesthesiologists pay in Washington vs. Washington, D.C. and the U.S.
Anesthesiologists in Washington earn 36% more than the Washington, D.C. average ($239,320) and 9% less than the U.S. average ($360,570). At the median the gap is +1% against the U.S. median of $391,490.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $326,660 | $397,210 | $72,040 | $517,100 | 200 |
| Washington, D.C. | $239,320 | $202,570 | $70,580 | $397,210 | 100 |
| 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 Washington
On the average salary of $326,660, a single filer in Washington takes home about $206,627 a year, or $17,219 a month and $7,947 every two weeks. Taxes take 37% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $217,807 | $18,151 |
| Working in MD | $214,904 | $17,909 |
| Working in VA | $213,910 | $17,826 |
| Working in DC | $206,627 | $17,219 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for anesthesiologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $326,660 buys what about $300,007 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 5.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 1.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Anesthesiologists salary in nearby metro areas
- Baltimore, MD$364,140
- Virginia Beach, VA$346,790
- Roanoke, VA$387,340
- New York, NY$354,810
- Columbus, OH$439,050
- Buffalo, NY$457,280
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 Washington: questions
How much do anesthesiologists make an hour in Washington?
$157.05 an hour on average, and $190.97 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level anesthesiologists salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $72,040 a year and the 25th percentile is $170,780, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the anesthesiologists take-home pay in Washington?
About $206,627 a year ($17,219 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $326,660.
Do anesthesiologists earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is 9% less 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 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 10.9%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.26, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.26).
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