Anesthesiologists

SOC Code: 29-1211
Also known as:
Ambulatory Anesthesiologist, Anaesthesiologist, Anesthesiologist, Anesthesiology Pain Management Physician, Anesthesiology Physician
Median Annual Salary
N/A
+3.2% growth (2024-2034)
1K
Openings/Year
45K
Current Jobs

What Anesthesiologists Do

Administer anesthetics and analgesics for pain management prior to, during, or after surgery.

💰 Salary

N/A
Median annual wage (2024)

📈 Job Growth

+3.2%
As fast as average

🎓 Education

Doctoral or professional degree
Typical entry-level requirement

🚀 Annual Openings

1K
Projected average per year

📚 On-the-Job Training

Internship/residency
Expected training period

Employment Projections (2024-2034)

Current Employment (2024)

45,300

Projected Employment (2034)

46,700

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Pediatric surgeons

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Top Skills Required

Critical Thinking
Active Listening
Monitoring
Judgment and Decision Making
Reading Comprehension

Daily Tasks & Responsibilities

  • Monitor patient before, during, and after anesthesia and counteract adverse reactions or complications.
  • Record type and amount of anesthesia and patient condition throughout procedure.
  • Provide and maintain life support and airway management and help prepare patients for emergency surgery.
  • Administer anesthetic or sedation during medical procedures, using local, intravenous, spinal, or caudal methods.
  • Examine patient, obtain medical history, and use diagnostic tests to determine risk during surgical, obstetrical, and other medical procedures.
  • Position patient on operating table to maximize patient comfort and surgical accessibility.
  • Coordinate administration of anesthetics with surgeons during operation.
  • Decide when patients have recovered or stabilized enough to be sent to another room or ward or to be sent home following outpatient surgery.
  • Confer with other medical professionals to determine type and method of anesthetic or sedation to render patient insensible to pain.
  • Order laboratory tests, x-rays, and other diagnostic procedures.

Technology & Tools

Epic Systems MEDITECH software Microsoft Access Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Word

📚 Entry-Level Education

Doctoral or professional degree
Most common requirement

🎯 Recommended Education

Post-Doctoral Training
O*NET recommended level

Degree Programs for Anesthesiologists

These degree programs can prepare you for a career as a anesthesiologists:

Medicine

20,703 degrees awarded • 151 colleges offer this program
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Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy

8,465 degrees awarded • 36 colleges offer this program
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Best Colleges for Becoming a Anesthesiologists

Ranked by Repit grade, then by degrees in related programs. These are the top-rated colleges that prepare students to become anesthesiologists.

# College Location Related Degrees Repit Grade
1 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI 181 A+
2 University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA 168 A+
3 Tufts University Medford, MA 187 A
4 Harvard University Cambridge, MA 182 A
5 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC 176 A
6 University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA 172 A
7 Boston University Boston, MA 154 A
8 University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA 148 A
9 University of Florida Gainesville, FL 147 A
10 University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA 144 A
11 University of California-San Diego La Jolla, CA 143 A
12 Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY 142 A
13 Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ 317 B+
14 University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA 254 B+
15 University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN 235 B+
16 Case Western Reserve University Cleveland, OH 210 B+
17 University of Miami Coral Gables, FL 201 B+
18 Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH 187 B+
19 Tulane University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA 178 B+
20 Texas A & M University-College Station College Station, TX 178 B+

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much do anesthesiologists make?
The median annual salary for anesthesiologists is N/A.
What education do anesthesiologists need?
Most anesthesiologists positions require a doctoral or professional degree. Common degree programs include Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy.
Is becoming anesthesiologists a good career choice?
Anesthesiologists is projected to see +3.2% job growth from 2024 to 2034, which is about average for all occupations. With approximately 1,300 job openings expected annually, there are good opportunities for those entering the field.
What are the best colleges for anesthesiologists?
Top colleges for aspiring anesthesiologists include University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, University of California-Los Angeles, Tufts University, Harvard University, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. These schools are ranked based on their Repit grade and the number of graduates in related programs.
What other job titles are similar to anesthesiologists?
Anesthesiologists may also be known as: Ambulatory Anesthesiologist, Anaesthesiologist, Anesthesiologist, Anesthesiology Pain Management Physician, Anesthesiology Physician, Anesthetist, Cardiac Anesthesiologist, General Anesthesiologist, Medical Doctor (MD), Obstetrical Anesthesiologist, Pediatric Anesthesiologist, Staff Anesthesiologist, Staff Anesthetist. These titles often refer to similar roles with varying responsibilities or specializations.