June 11, 2006
What This Job Pays: anesthesiologist
Pay: The average pay for an anesthesiologist in the Seattle area is $252,125, with most making from about $197,500 to $300,000, according to PayScale, a Seattle company that tracks compensation and benefits.
Demand: Job opportunities should be very good for all physicians, including specialists such as anesthesiologists, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Formal education and training requirements are among the most demanding of any occupation and the hours can be long, but earnings are among the highest, according to the bureau.
Need to know: Anesthesiologists focus on the care of surgical patients and pain relief. Like other physicians, they evaluate and treat patients and direct the efforts of those on their staffs. Anesthesiologists confer with other physicians and surgeons about appropriate treatments and procedures before, during and after operations. They are responsible for maintenance of the patient's vital life functions heart rate, body temperature, blood pressure, breathing through continual monitoring and assessment during surgery.
PayScale, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
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