As of 2006, the average anesthesiologist made $309,95. Keep in mind that it takes 16 years of study-and student loans-after high school to become an anesthesiologist.
Traditionally anesthesiologists are among the highest-paid medical specialists -- because the risk of malpractice suits is high, and the average $200K/year salary is largely offset by insurance costs.
The average yearly salary for an anesthesiologist in the US today is just over $300,000. That's a lot of money! Salary ranges from $250,000 to just over $400,000.
