Do anesthesiologists make more than doctors?
Nathan Sanders 
Anesthesiologists are paid more than any other type of doctor. Here are the top 15 highest-paying jobs for medical doctors, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, and their average salaries in 2019.
Is an anesthesiologist the highest-paying?
Best-Paying States for Anesthesiologists The states and districts that pay Anesthesiologists the highest mean salary are South Dakota ($293,110), Nebraska ($290,470), California ($288,420), Ohio ($285,000), and Wyoming ($281,070).
What kind of DR makes the most money?
Top 19 highest-paying doctor jobs
- Pharmacist. National average salary: $104,180 per year.
- Podiatrist. National average salary: $111,339 per year.
- Optometrist. National average salary: $119,386 per year.
- Primary care physician.
- Pediatrician.
- Obstetrics and gynecology physician.
- Oncologist.
- Internal medicine physician.
How much money does an anesthesiologist make a year?
So, Median of $386,000 for an Anesthesiologist is correct – see chart above. The MGMA Physician Compensation Report (2017) has the average neurosurgeon income at $775,968. The median income is $704,170.
Can a neurosurgeon make more than an anesthesiologist?
No. Neurosurgeons earn ($776k) in compensation about twice what anesthesiologists make ($386k) according to 2017 numbers. That said, the expenses for the two specialities differ greatly; most notably with medical malpractice for neurosurgeons being many multiples higher than for anesthesiology.
Do you get paid more if you are a surgeon?
The short answer is they aren’t always paid more and it depends where you are in the world. We’re talking about two very qualified individuals. The surgeon has very specific knowledge, qualifications and experience concerning the exact types of surgery they undertake.
Can a specialist make more money than a general practitioner?
Specialists may make more money in the long run than general practitioners do, but some specialties like anesthesiology and surgery can require as many as seven years of additional training prior to becoming board-certified. Many specialists have completed 10 or more years of post-graduate training.
