25 Best States For Anesthesiologists

Let’s take a little rest and look at the 25 best states for anesthesiologists. I am sure we will be refreshed when we discover the best states based on the number of salary, available jobs and jobs conditions.

I remember being wheeled into the surgery room. Even though I was five I was feeling pretty relaxed–or perhaps that was because I was five. The anesthesiologist was so nice! First, they practiced on my stuffed dog. Then they let me try. I remember the anesthesia smelled like cherry smoke. So thanks pediatric anesthesiologists for being so cool, five-year-olds of the world really appreciate you.

Anesthesiologists are important parts of a surgical team who assist surgeons before, during and after surgery in order to make sure the patient is fit and ready for surgery. Of course, they also prep and monitor the anesthesia, which in most cases helps keep patients comfortable and healthy. Anesthetics are medical drugs which prevent patients from feeling any pain during the procedure and the anesthesiologist is the one who allows this to happen under their watchful eye. Anesthesia controls nerves, heartbeats, breathing and blood pressure and can make you fall asleep.

According to MyPlan, the multitasking day of the anesthesiologist includes: first examining the patient and going through whole medical history in order to conclude if the patient is fit for receiving anesthesia and to undergo surgery. That includes medical exams, X-ray, blood analysis. Then they determine the type and the amount of anesthesia that the patient is going to receive before the surgery.

There are few types of anesthesia:

1. Local- local anesthesia is used for smaller procedures in order to numb only the part of the body which is under the procedure.

2. Regional- is for numbing the whole area of the body. The patient might also get the medicine to fall asleep, but is not always necessary. There is peripheral – for arms, hands, legs, face, and epidural which is given near spine and blocks feelings from stomach, hips, and legs.

3. General- affects both brain and the whole body. The patient is unconscious and might not remember anything. The patient can get it intravenously or by breathing.

During the surgery, anesthesiologist needs to keep his eyes on the monitor to watch the vital signs of the patient and report even the slightest changes, as well as look at the effect of the anesthetics overall. After the surgery, he or she controls the pain medications that patient receives and runs the tests to check the patient’s condition. Also,  they are in charge of transferring the patients from shock-rooms or intensive care to other sections.

Because of all the responsibility they have, anesthesiologists represent one of the highest-paid medical staff in whole hospital collective.

According to the US News, the anesthesiologist job is ranked first of twenty-five in best paying jobs, 13th in best health care jobs and 17th in 100 best jobs.

In case you were wondering how to become an anesthesiologist, US News has the answer to that question. After your undergraduate degree, the applicant needs to pass MCAT (medical college admission test) and apply to med school. Once being accepted they must complete med school at one of the 141 MD-granting schools. Next, after their MD, they have to pass USMLE (the United State Medical Licensing Education) and start an internship which lasts a year, and then they need to attend a 3-year residency. After the training and on the job practice, the new anesthesiologist will be ready to take the test at the American Board of Anesthesiology, which offers a board certification exam.

But, let’s see how we made the list of best states for anesthesiologists. According to the Study  schools with best anesthesiology programs are Harvard University, John Hopkins University in Baltimore, New York University, Ohio State University and UCLA located in Los Angeles. After you become a licensed anesthesiologist, all you are left to do is find a job. If you are interested in a career in this field we also recommend you check out 11 Highest Paying States for Anesthesiologists, which covers a different angle. We have discovered the 25 best states for anesthesiologists based on information we found on PayScale, Salary, the  Bureau of Labor Statistics and MIT’s living wage calculator We ranked based on average salary, the number of open jobs and living costs for every state.

25. Wyoming

Average Salary: $292,204

The highest salary:$328,203 in Laramie

The number of job openings: 270

Average expenses: from $20,867 for singles to $68,424 for married couples with 2 or 3 children.

24. Iowa

Average Salary: $317,297

The highest salary:$ 353,982  in West des Moines, Des Moines and Ankeny

The number of job openings: 250

Average expenses: from $20,344 for singles to $70,711 for married couples with 2 or 3 children

23. Wisconsin

Average Salary: $290,401

The highest salary:$353,755 in Madison

The number of job openings: 42o

Average expenses: from $21,213 for singles to $82,601 tops for married couples with 2 or 3 children

22. Oklahoma

Average Salary: $325,766

The highest salary:$349,241 in Tulsa

The number of job openings: 240

Average expenses: from $20,260 for singles to $66,997 for married couples with 2 or 3 children

We are continuing our list of best states for anesthesiologists with Oklahoma, but let’s see what’s next.

21. Nevada

Average Salary: $359,859

The highest salary:$372,302 in Carson City

The number of job openings: 410

Average expenses: from $21,709 for singles to $83,050 for married couples with 2 or 3 children

20. North Dakota

Average Salary: $300,489

The highest salary: $346,465 in West Fargo

The number of job openings: 270

Average expenses: from $20,907 for singles to $71,125 for married couples with 2 or 3 children

19. Oregon

Average Salary: $331,927

The highest salary:$371,182  in Beaverton, Lake Oswego and Portland

The number of job openings: 490

Average expenses: from $22,712 for singles to $77,827 for married couples with 2 or 3 children

18. Tennessee

Average Salary: $320,307

The highest salary:$342,236  in Memphis

The number of job openings: 560

Average expenses: from $20,406 for singles to $60,918 for married couples with 2 or 3 children

17. Rhode Island

Average Salary: $367,478

The highest salary:$371,074 in Newport

The number of job openings:690

Average expenses: from $23,226 for singles to $79,251 for married couples with 2 or 3 children

16. Delaware

Average Salary: $377,009

The highest salary:$384,650 in Milford

The number of job openings: 310

Average expenses: from $24,430 for singles to $75,059 for married couples with 2 or 3 children

15. Kentucky

Average Salary: $320,086

The highest salary:$345,375 in Louisville

The number of job openings:700

Average expenses: from $20,409 for singles to $71,178 for married couples with 2 or 3 children

14. Colorado

Average Salary: $336,132

The highest salary:$367,143 in Boulder

The number of job openings:1200

Average expenses: from $23,573 for singles to $81,970 for married couples with 2 or 3 children

13. New Hampshire

Average Salary: $ 367,336

The highest salary:$380,150 in Salem, Nashua, Merrimack, Bedford and Concord

The number of job openings:370

Average expenses: from $23,222 for singles to $73,814 for married couples with 2 or 3 children

12. Illinois

Average Salary: $ 343,128

The highest salary:$377,939 in Oak Perk, Cicero and Chicago

The number of job openings:1970

Average expenses: from $23,809 for singles to $82,314 for married couples with 2 or 3 children

We are halfway through our list of best states for anesthesiologists and the countdown continues.

11. Alabama

Average Salary: $ 320,429

The highest salary:$348,787 in Birmingham

The number of job openings:710

Average expenses: from $21,144 for singles to $69,483 for married couples with 2 or 3 children

And now, the first ten states on our list of best states for anesthesiologists.

10. New York

Average Salary: $ 381,086

The highest salary:$424,464 in Queens Village

The number of job openings: 1740

Average expenses: from $27,255 for singles to $94,847 for married couples with 2 or 3 children

9. New Jersey

Average Salary: $ 398,056

The highest salary:$424,464 in East Brunswick, New Brunswick, Sayreville and Somerset

The number of job openings:890

Average expenses: from $26,297 for singles to $79,073 for married couples with 2 or 3 children

8. California

Average Salary: $ 392,334

The highest salary:$448,692  in San Francisco

The number of job openings:2430

Average expenses: from $26,249 for singles to $84,192 for married couples with 2 or 3 children

7. Texas

Average Salary: $306,544

The highest salary:$359,079 in San Antonio

The number of job openings:2710

Average expenses: from $21,108 for singles to $66,587 for married couples with 2 or 3 children

6. Missouri

Average Salary: $ 332,024

The highest salary:$349,227 in Springfield

The number of job openings:1220

Average expenses: from $20,843 for singles to $66,899 for married couples with 2 or 3 children

5. Kansas

Average Salary: $ 323,829

The highest salary:$354,302 in Kansas City

The number of job openings:680

Average expenses: from $20,206 for singles to $65,335 for married couples with 2 or 3 children

4. Indiana

Average Salary: $ 338,092

The highest salary:$353,334  in Indianapolis

The number of job openings:950

Average expenses: from $20,637 for singles to $66,409 for married couples with 2 or 3 children

3. Minnesota

Average Salary: $ 344,133

The highest salary:$364,292  in Saint Paul, Minneapolis and Minnetonka

The number of job openings:1570

Average expenses: from $22,216 for singles to $78,820 for married couples with 2 or 3 children.

Let’s see which are the top two states on our list of best states for anesthesiologists.

2. Florida

Average Salary: $ 333,047

The highest salary:$355,818  in Miami

The number of job openings: 1870

Average expenses: from $22,651 for singles to $75,033 for married couples with 2 or 3 children

And now, are you ready for the number one on our list of best states for anesthesiologists?

1. Pennsylvania

Average Salary: $ 361,587

The highest salary:$403,448 Levittown

The number of job openings:1,440

Average expenses: from $21,286 for singles to $72,233 for married couples with 2 or 3 children

That concludes our list of best states for anesthesiologists. Now get out there and help people heal!