Becker’s Healthcare recently featured findings from Axuall’s 2025 Clinician Workforce Insights Report, highlighting key trends in anesthesiology compensation, experience, and projected shortages.
According to the report, anesthesiologists earn an average of $494,000 annually and typically bring 24 years of professional experience. While they are among the highest-paid physicians, anesthesiology also ranks fifth among specialties facing the most severe projected physician shortages.
The report also examines workforce demographics, payer mix, and geographic dynamics shaping supply and demand across the U.S.
