Anesthesiologist salary in Washington, DC
Based on 15 certified H-1B filings in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Largo, Haymarket, Culpeper.
Also listed as: Physician Anesthesiologist, Pediatric Anesthesiologist
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $96,714 |
| 25th | $227,937 |
| 50th (median) | $410,000 |
| 75th | $454,154 |
| 90th | $500,000 |
Cost of living
Washington's median Anesthesiologist salary of $410,000 is worth about $376,500 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Washington = 108.9).
Compared with all workers here
All Anesthesiologists in the Washington, DC area earned a median of $239,200+ in May 2025 (200 employed). The H-1B median here is $410,000, 3% higher.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS metropolitan area estimates. BLS wages include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are base salary.
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Children's National Medical Center | too few | 7 |
| First Colonies Anesthesia Associates | too few | 3 |
| Medical Faculty Associates | too few | 3 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | too few | 3 |
| Mid-level · Level II | – | 0 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | too few | 6 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.