Here are 20 statistics on anesthesiologist compensation, based on Medscape's Physician Compensation Report: 2012 Results.
Mean income: $309,000
Percent who feel fairly compensated: 59 percent
Based on sex
Male anesthesiologists: $324,000
Female anesthesiologists: $260,000
Based on location
Northwest: $288,000
Southwest: $307,000
West: $283,000
North Central: $321,000
South Central: $331,000
Great Lakes: $328,000
Southeast: $310,000
Northeast: $306,000
Mid-Atlantic: $317,000
Based on setting
Academic: $220,000
Healthcare organization: $331,000
Hospital: $325,000
Multispecialty group practice: $396,000
Single-specialty group practice: $346,000
Solo practice: $222,000
Outpatient clinic: $231,000
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Mean income: $309,000
Percent who feel fairly compensated: 59 percent
Based on sex
Male anesthesiologists: $324,000
Female anesthesiologists: $260,000
Based on location
Northwest: $288,000
Southwest: $307,000
West: $283,000
North Central: $321,000
South Central: $331,000
Great Lakes: $328,000
Southeast: $310,000
Northeast: $306,000
Mid-Atlantic: $317,000
Based on setting
Academic: $220,000
Healthcare organization: $331,000
Hospital: $325,000
Multispecialty group practice: $396,000
Single-specialty group practice: $346,000
Solo practice: $222,000
Outpatient clinic: $231,000
Related Articles on Anesthesia:
Physician Editorial: More Nurse Authority Leads to Lower Healthcare Costs
North American Partners in Anesthesia Receives HFMA Peer Reviewed Designation
Anesthesiologists Playing Greater Role in Stroke Care