Accountants and Auditors vs. Anesthesiologists: Who Earns More?
Anesthesiologists out-earn Accountants and Auditors by $308K a year at the national median, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Accountants and Auditors land at $83,680 and Anesthesiologists at $391,490. The education gap is real: accountants and auditor programs typically require bachelor's degree, while anesthesiologist programs require doctoral or professional degree. Top-paying state for Accountants and Auditors is District of Columbia ($111,530); for Anesthesiologists it's Washington ($499,990).
Pay by state
States where both occupations have BLS data, sorted by Accountants and Auditors median pay.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025. Highlighted value is higher in each row.
Common questions
Who earns more, Accountants and Auditors or Anesthesiologists?
Anesthesiologists earn more nationally. The median is $83,680 for Accountants and Auditors versus $391,490 for Anesthesiologists, a difference of $308K. Per BLS OEWS May 2025.
Which has better job growth, Accountants and Auditors or Anesthesiologists?
Accountants and Auditors has the better 10-year outlook at 4.6% projected growth, compared to 3.2% for the other field. Both are from BLS Employment Projections.
Which requires more education, Accountants and Auditors or Anesthesiologists?
Accountants and Auditors typically requires bachelor's degree. Anesthesiologists requires doctoral or professional degree. Education requirements vary by employer and state licensing board.
Where do Accountants and Auditors get paid the most?
District of Columbia is the top-paying state for Accountants and Auditors at $111,530/year, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Major metro areas within that state typically pay even more than the state average.
How does Accountants and Auditors vs. Anesthesiologists pay differ by state?
The gap varies significantly by state. In New York, Accountants and Auditors earn $102,640 vs. $445,660 for Anesthesiologists. See the state comparison table on this page for the full picture.