Anesthesiologists Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $179,190
Median hourly $86.15
10th percentile $129,380
90th percentile $454,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $129,380
    25th
    $168,550
    50th (median)
    $179,190
    75th
    $349,340
    90th
    $454,350

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Anesthesiologists salary vs area income 175% Median Anesthesiologists salary is 75% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Anesthesiologists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $646,930
    St. Cloud, MN $591,740
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $512,620
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $491,640
    Roanoke, VA $488,310
    Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $482,020

    Nearby metros — Anesthesiologists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $646,930
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $491,640
    Columbus, OH $441,230
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $418,010
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $383,630
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $311,380

    Related occupations in Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $98,500
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $75,030
    Pharmacy Technicians $48,670
    Pharmacists $152,200
    Physical Therapists $102,670
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $69,570

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Anesthesiologists make per hour in Denver?

    The median hourly wage for Anesthesiologists in Denver, CO is $86.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $218.44 or more per hour.

    What is the entry-level salary for Anesthesiologists in Denver?

    Entry-level Anesthesiologists (10th percentile) earn around $129,380 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $168,550.