Anesthesiologist Assistants

Salaries for anesthesiologist assistants vary based on the kind of practice (whether the anesthesiologist works individually or as part of a group practice) and geographic location. The U.S. Department of Labor reports that the median annual earnings for physician assistants, which includes anesthesiology assistants, was $108,610 in May 2018. The lowest 10 percent earned $69,120 or less, and the highest 10 percent earned $151,850 or more. Those who worked in general medical and surgical hospitals earned an annual mean wage of $109,140, whereas those who worked in outpatient care centers earned $116,780. The top paying states include Connecticut, with a mean annual salary of $125,610, and Washington, $123,980, in May 2018.