What is the Average Mid-Career Salary of a Anesthesiologist?
An anesthesiologist is a physician who focuses on surgical patients and pain relief. They administer anesthetics and monitor patients vital signs during surgery. More than 90 percent of all anesthetics used in the United States are under the direct supervision of an anesthesiologist.
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Educational Requirements
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An anesthesiologist requires a college degree, medical school and specialized medical training. Physician training programs in the United States require four years of residency training for board certification eligibility in the specialty of anesthesiology. After graduating high school, physicians specializing in anesthesiology complete at least 12 years of education and training prior to becoming eligible for board certification.
Cerification and Testing
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The majority of anesthesiologists in the United States are board-certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA) or the American Osteopathic Board of Anesthesiology (AOBA). Certification by the American Board of Anesthesiology and the American Osteopathic Board of Anesthesiology require a written and oral examination. The American Osteopathic Board of Anesthesiology requires a practical examination with physicians observing the applicant administering anesthetics in the operating room.
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Salary
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The average salary of an anesthesiologist is approximately $330,000 per year and salaries can range from $270,000 per year up to $430,000 per year depending on cost of living and experience.
Additional Information
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As with any type of physician career, education and training play an important role. Finding a position with a highly respected hospital or facility will require an extensive interview process and review of education and certification scores.
Nurse Anesthetists
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A Certified Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) requires less education (approximately seven to eight years including clinical training), but also requires certification similar to an Anesthesiologist. Average salaries for a Certified Nurse Anesthetist range from $169,000 per year to $195,000 per year. Statistically, they provide 50 percent of anesthesia in the United States.
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