Here are five numbers that provide insight into anesthesiologist compensation, burnout and more:
$448,000: The average salary for anesthesiologists, according to Medscape's "Physician Compensation Report" for 2023.
42,264: The total number of active anesthesiologists in the U.S., according to the Association of American Medical College's "2022 Physician Specialty Data Report."
$68,000: The average incentive bonus for anesthesiologists, according to Medscape's "Physician Compensation Report" for 2023.
35 percent: The percentage of anesthesiologists that reported being burned out, according to Medscape's "Anesthesiologist Lifestyle, Happiness & Burnout Report 2023."
10 percent: The percent that anesthesiologists' compensation grew from 2022 to 2023, according to Medscape's "Physician Compensation Report" for 2023.