Anesthesiologists Salary
The median pay for a anesthesiologists in Columbus, OH is $441,230/year ($212.13/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $174K at the entry level to $615K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 95.47), that's roughly $462,166 in purchasing power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,430/month, or 5.6% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $441K get you in Columbus?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Columbus’s Regional Price Parity (95.47). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Columbus
Columbus sits well above the national pay line for anesthesiologists, local pay runs about 13% higher than the U.S. median of $391K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,430/month, 5.9% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Cost of living (RPP 95.47) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Combined with manageable housing costs, Columbus offers a genuinely strong financial position for anesthesiologistss at the median.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for anesthesiologists in metros near Columbus, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek | $455K | $491K |
| Cincinnati | $420K | $440K |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood | $375K | $392K |
| Louisville/Jefferson County | $492K | $528K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Columbus, OH
Entry-level anesthesiologists (10th percentile) start around $174K. Mid-career wages sit at $441K. Top earners bring in $615K or more, a $441K spread from bottom to top.
Anesthesiologists pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
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| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $500K | +28% | 1,540 |
| Minnesota | $497K | +27% | 870 |
| Ohio | $491K | +25% | 780 |
| Virginia | $488K | +25% | N/A |
| Connecticut | $482K | +23% | N/A |
| New Hampshire | $482K | +23% | 330 |
| Florida | $465K | +19% | 2,530 |
| Pennsylvania | $461K | +18% | 410 |
| Idaho | $450K | +15% | N/A |
| New York | $446K | +14% | 7,230 |
| Wisconsin | $444K | +13% | 790 |
| Kansas | $437K | +12% | 600 |
| Vermont | $435K | +11% | 90 |
| Maryland | $418K | +7% | N/A |
| Louisiana | $411K | +5% | 190 |
| Indiana | $394K | +1% | 1,460 |
| New Mexico | $394K | +1% | 50 |
| Alabama | $392K | +0% | N/A |
| Kentucky | $348K | -11% | 1,090 |
| Nebraska | $334K | -15% | 260 |
| Tennessee | $331K | -16% | 840 |
| South Carolina | $239K | -39% | 950 |
| Georgia | $230K | -41% | 1,040 |
| Texas | $215K | -45% | 2,800 |
| District of Columbia | $203K | -48% | 100 |
Showing 1–10 of 25 states
BLS does not publish data for every state when sample sizes are too small
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Frequently asked questions
Can a anesthesiologist afford a 2BR apartment alone in Columbus?
Yes — at the median salary of $441K, rent takes 5.9% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,430/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for anesthesiologists in Columbus?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new anesthesiologists typically earn — is $174K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $10,432/month. At HUD’s $1,430/month FMR, rent would take 14% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is anesthesiologist a high-paying job in Columbus?
Local pay is 13% above the national median — $441K here vs. $391K nationally.
How does Columbus compare to the national average for anesthesiologists?
Columbus pays $441K median vs. the U.S. average of $391K — that’s +13%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 95.47), the purchasing-power equivalent is $462K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do anesthesiologists make in Columbus, OH?
The median is $441,230 a year, that works out to about $212 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $173,860, and experienced anesthesiologists can clear $615,240. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $441K enough to live in Columbus?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $24,083/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,430/month, which eats 5.9% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a anesthesiologists salary go in Columbus?
Columbus has a Regional Price Parity of 95.47 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median anesthesiologists salary is worth about $462,166 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do anesthesiologists get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.