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Anesthesiologists is a notable career in the 29 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Anesthesiologists against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 29-1211 |
| title | Anesthesiologists |
| onet code | 29-1211.00 |
| description | Administer anesthetics and analgesics for pain management prior to, during, or after surgery. |
| job zone | 5 |
| major group | 29 |
| tot emp | 41,890 |
| a mean | 336,640 |
| a median | N/A |
| a pct10 | 124,450 |
| a pct25 | 186,680 |
| a pct75 | N/A |
| a pct90 | N/A |
| h mean | 161 |
| h median | N/A |
The day-to-day work of a anesthesiologists typically centers on monitor patient before, during, and after anesthesia and counteract adverse reactions or complications. Every task listed below is classified as Core in O*NET — they collectively define the role. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Critical Thinking, Monitoring, and Active Listening. Across the top 10 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 4.05 out of 5 — critical for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Among working anesthesiologists, the most common entry qualification is a Post (69.2%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 100% of incumbents. This is a degree-heavy profession — most incumbents hold a four-year degree or beyond.
Median annual pay is highest in South Carolina at $229,870 and lowest in West Virginia at $168,390 — a 1.4× spread. The top five states (South Carolina, New York, Georgia, Texas, West Virginia) average $204,868. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | $229,870 | $306,440 | $170,100 | — | 870 |
| New York | $215,740 | $262,530 | $73,440 | — | 1,850 |
| Georgia | $206,890 | $244,430 | $165,450 | — | 600 |
| Texas | $203,450 | $254,010 | $176,930 | — | 3,740 |
| West Virginia | $168,390 | $193,830 | $51,210 | — | 160 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for anesthesiologists. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Ambulatory Anesthesiologist or Anaesthesiologist frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
This data helps you understand how Anesthesiologists compares to others in the 29 category. Use it to make informed decisions based on verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0.
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