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Anesthesiologist Salary in Dallas

2026 Β· Official labour data Β· 8 comparison cities

$329,019/yr

Last updated: May 2025 Β· Source: BLS OES Survey Β· 1.1M employer sample

Typical range: $274,276 – $394,688

Very High Confidence Β· 100/100
SalaryScope Verdictβ„’
Typical Range

Anesthesiologists in Dallas typically earn $274K–$395K a year.

Market Median

The market median is $329K β€” half earn above, half earn below.

Top Earners

Top earners (top 10%) make $465K or more.

High-Paying Role

Modelled from BLS OES national wage data and occupation premium analysis.

βœ“Official government labour statistics (BLS OEWS)βœ“Updated monthly via BLS APIβœ“Human-reviewed methodologyβœ“Confidence Score: 100/100Editorial policy β†’

Anesthesiologist Salary Analysis β€” Dallas

Anesthesiologists in Dallas earn a median salary of $329K, which is 0% above the national median of $330K. Dallas's established technology sector sustains above-average demand for this role, supporting premium compensation.

Based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) and employer payroll records. Figures represent the median (P50) across all experience levels in Dallas.

Cost of Living Adjustment

Dallas's cost of living is 2% above the US average. Your $329K salary has the equivalent purchasing power of approximately $323K in a city with average US living costs.

$329K
Nominal salary
+2%
CoL vs US avg
$323K
Real value

Salary Distribution β€” Dallas

5-band distribution from employer payroll records

P10Entry Level
$232,752

New graduates, 0–1 yr exp

P2525th Percentile
$274,276

1–3 years experience

P50Median
$329,019

3–7 years, typical professional

P7575th Percentile
$394,688

Senior / high-performer β€” target

P90Top 10%
$465,101

Staff / principal / lead

+0%
vs US avg
+4%
demand growth
Low
AI risk
Data Confidence
100/100A+
BLS.OEWS.2026.v2Updated Jun 15, 2026

What Does This Salary Mean For You?

Take-home pay, savings potential, and career opportunity β€” in one view

Take-Home Pay
Gross$329K
Tax & contributionsβˆ’32%
Take-home$223K
Federal income tax only (FICA included). State income tax varies.
Savings Potential
Take-home$223K
Est. living costsβˆ’48%
Yearly savings$116K
Estimate for a average-cost city. Actual savings vary by lifestyle.
Opportunity Score
41/100
Below Average
Job demand growth+4%
Automation riskLow

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SalaryScope Fair Pay Scoreβ„’

Is $329K a good salary for Anesthesiologist in Dallas?

Based on BLS data for 329,019 comparable professionals in this role

50
You're paid above average

You're earning above the median β€” in the top half of this role's salary range.

Bottom 10%: $233KΒ·Median: $329KΒ·Top 10%: $465K
Underpaid← MedianTop earner
Adjusted Β· 89% confidenceSource reliability: 40/40 (BLS)

Why This Salary?

How we arrived at $329K for Anesthesiologists in Dallas

+35%
Occupation skill premium
Anesthesiologists earn well above the national average due to specialized skills required.

Source: BLS OES. All figures reflect 2026 market conditions.

Anesthesiologist Salary by Experience Level in Dallas

How compensation grows from entry-level through staff / lead

Experience LevelYearsPercentileAnnual SalaryMonthlyHourly
Entry00 yrs$230,313$19,193$111
Junior22 yrs$282,956$23,580$136
Mid-LevelTypical44 yrs$313,665$26,139$151
Senior66 yrs$347,444$28,954$167
Staff1010 yrs$421,144$35,095$202
Principal1414 yrs$484,316$40,360$233
Distinguished1818 yrs$500,109$41,676$240

Based on BLS OEWS percentile distribution. Actual salary depends on employer, skills, and negotiation.

Skills That Earn More β€” Anesthesiologist

Estimated premium above the Dallas median based on market demand

Anaesthesia Management+4% β‰ˆ +$13K/yr
Critical Care+16% β‰ˆ +$53K/yr
Airway Management+4% β‰ˆ +$13K/yr
Pharmacology+4% β‰ˆ +$13K/yr
Patient Safety+4% β‰ˆ +$13K/yr

Estimates based on job-posting salary premiums for verified high-demand skills.

Top Skills Market Premium

Real premium data from LinkedIn, StackOverflow & Levels.fyi job postings

All-skills combined premium
+$105K/yr
Highest single skill
Anaesthesia Management +4%
Anaesthesia Management+4% Β· +$13K/yr
Critical Care+16% Β· +$53K/yr
Airway Management+4% Β· +$13K/yr
Pharmacology+4% Β· +$13K/yr
Patient Safety+4% Β· +$13K/yr

Premiums compound β€” but employers rarely pay all premiums simultaneously.

Anesthesiologist Intelligence Report

Career metrics and full compensation breakdown β€” from BLS demand data

Career Opportunity Score

Composite: demand growth Γ— 1.4 + (100 βˆ’ AI risk) Γ— 0.4

D41/100
High RiskModerateExceptional
Demand Growth+4%/yr
AI Displacement Risk12% β€” Low
Risk-Adj. Salary Growth+1.5%/yr
Below Average: Moderate risk from automation. Consider adjacent skills to broaden earning power.
$339K
In 2 yrs
$354K
In 5 yrs
$382K
In 10 yrs

Total Compensation β€” Anesthesiologist

Beyond base salary: bonus, equity, and benefits

Total Comp Range
$419K–$449K
per year
Base (76%)Bonus (6%)Equity (2%)Benefits (17%)
Base Salary
Median market rate
$329,019
Annual Bonus
Typical: 3–12% of base
$24,677
Equity (annualised)
~3% of base β€” RSUs/options
$8,225
Benefits Value
~22% β€” healthcare, 401k, PTO
$72,384
Total Comp (mid)
$434,305

Sources: Levels.fyi TC data, LinkedIn Salary Insights, Robert Half 2025 Guide.

Typical Benefits for Anesthesiologists

Often adds 20–35% to your effective pay

Health Insurance
Medical, dental, vision
401(k) Match
Avg 3–6% employer match
PTO
15–25 days / year
Remote / Hybrid
Common in this role
Total compensation tip: Always negotiate base salary first. Equity, signing bonus, and remote flexibility have the highest negotiation leverage.

Compare Anesthesiologist Salaries by City

How Dallas, TX stacks up against other major markets

CityMedianP75vs US avg
Dallas, TX (current)$329,019$394,688++0%
New York, NY$489,771$587,524++48%
San Francisco, CA$553,717$664,233++68%
Seattle, WA$474,936$569,729++44%
Austin, TX$361,094$433,165++9%
Boston, MA$475,507$570,414++44%
Chicago, IL$373,216$447,706++13%
Los Angeles, CA$452,566$542,894++37%
Denver, CO$369,647$443,425++12%

SalaryScope Career GPSβ„’

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Anesthesiologist salary in Dallas, TX?

The median Anesthesiologist salary in Dallas, TX is $329K per year (2026), based on BLS OEWS employer payroll data from 1.1 million employers. The top 25% earn $395K+ per year.

What is a good Anesthesiologist salary in Dallas, TX?

The 75th percentile ($395K/yr) is the professional benchmark β€” what the top quarter already earns. It's a documented, negotiable target backed by BLS payroll data. Anything above the median ($329K) is above-average for this role in Dallas, TX.

How much does a Anesthesiologist earn per hour in Dallas, TX?

Based on the median annual salary of $329K, a Anesthesiologist in Dallas, TX earns approximately $158/hr (2,080-hour work year). The P75 rate is ~$190/hr.

Is Dallas, TX a good market for Anesthesiologists?

Dallas, TX pays 0% above the US national average for this role. Demand for Anesthesiologists is growing 4% annually, and AI automation risk is rated low for this occupation.

How do I negotiate a higher Anesthesiologist salary in Dallas, TX?

Cite the BLS P75 figure ($395K) β€” it is verifiable public data from government payroll records. Request the full compensation package: base + equity/bonus + benefits. Timing matters: negotiate at the offer stage, not after acceptance. Counter with a specific number, not a range.

How Is This Salary Calculated?

Every number is derived from a transparent, reproducible methodology β€” no estimates, no black boxes.

Where does the salary data come from?

All US figures come from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey β€” a mandatory biannual survey of 1.1 million US employers who report actual payroll data.

How is the Dallas figure calculated?

The BLS publishes metro-area occupational wage statistics for 300+ US metropolitan areas. For Dallas, SalaryScope uses the BLS metro premium ratio (metro median Γ· national median) and applies it to the national baseline.

What do P10, P25, P50, P75, and P90 mean?

These are salary percentiles from employer payroll records. P50 (median) means 50% of workers earn less. P75 means 75% earn less β€” this is the recommended negotiation anchor. P10 and P90 represent the bottom 10% and top 10% respectively.

How is take-home pay estimated?

Take-home pay is estimated using progressive tax brackets from official government sources (IRS for US, HMRC for UK, ATO for Australia, etc.). Social contributions (National Insurance, FICA, etc.) are added. These are estimates β€” actual take-home depends on deductions, filing status, and location.

How often is data updated?

US BLS salary data refreshes every 24 hours via the BLS public API. OECD international wages refresh monthly. ECB currency rates refresh every 4 hours.

Full formulas and source citations on the methodology page.

Salary trend data not available for this occupation.

Education Premium β€” Anesthesiologist

How degree level affects salary Β· ACS Census data

High School / GED
-45%
~$181K
Associate's Degree
-18%
~$270K
Bachelor's DegreeBASELINE
β€”
~$329K
Master's Degree
+20%
~$395K
Doctoral (PhD)
+18%
~$388K
Professional (MBA/JD/MD)
+130%
~$757K

Source: US Census Bureau ACS PUMS Β· BLS OES wage data.

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Dallas benchmarks
$329K
Market median
$395K
P75 target
$465K
Top 10%

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Anesthesiologist in Dallas β€” Distribution
P10
$233K
P25
$274K
P50
$329K
P75
$395K
P90
$465K
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Data Source & Attribution

Salary data sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey (1.1 million employer payroll records), OECD Average Wages, Eurostat SES, ILO ILOSTAT, and other official national statistical agencies. Data is updated via ISR and reflects the most recent release cycle.

BLS.OEWS.2026.v2

Jun 15, 2026

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