An estimated 30,590 anesthesiologists are employed in the U.S., according to the most recent Bureau of Labor Statistics data available.
Top paying industries for anesthesiologists:
1. Specialty hospitals (excluding psychiatric and substance abuse hospitals)
Employment: 90
Percent of industry employment: 0.03
Hourly mean wage: Equal to or greater than $100
Annual mean wage: Equal to or greater than $208,000
2. Dentist offices
Employment: 40
Percent of industry employment: Less than .005 percent
Hourly mean wage: $134.98
Annual mean wage: $280,750
3. Physician offices
Employment: 25,900
Percent of industry employment: 1.02
Hourly mean wage: $132.37
Annual mean wage: $275,320
4. Outpatient care centers
Employment: 650
Percent of industry employment: 0.07
Hourly mean wage: $129.43
Annual mean wage: $269,220
5. Home healthcare services
Employment: Estimate unavailable
Percent of industry employment: Estimate unavailable
Hourly mean wage: $116.02
Annual mean wage: $241,320
Note: Estimates don't equal total employment numbers because certain sectors and self-employed workers are excluded. BLS calculated annual wages by multiplying the hourly mean wage by a "year-round, full-time" hours figure of 2,080 hours. For select occupations, the annual wage was calculated based on reported survey data.