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Anesthesiologist Assistants

Assist anesthesiologists in the administration of anesthesia for surgical and non-surgical procedures. Monitor patient status and provide patient care during surgical treatment.

Anesthesiologist Assistants assist anesthesiologists in the administration of anesthesia for surgical and non-surgical procedures. Monitor patient status and provide patient care during surgical treatment. The role reports a median annual salary of $133,260 in the US and is projected to grow 20% over the next decade (much faster than average). Entry typically requires a Master's degree, and shows low AI exposure (0.34 on a 0-1 scale) — the role's core work resists automation.

Median salary
$133,260
per year
Growth outlook
Much Faster Than Average
BLS 10-yr
Education
Master's degree
AI exposure
3.4/10
automation risk

Frequently asked questions

What does Anesthesiologist Assistants do?

Assist anesthesiologists in the administration of anesthesia for surgical and non-surgical procedures. Monitor patient status and provide patient care during surgical treatment.

How much does Anesthesiologist Assistants earn?

The median annual salary for Anesthesiologist Assistants in the US is $133,260.

What is the job outlook for Anesthesiologist Assistants?

The role is projected to grow 20% over the next decade (much faster than average). Current US employment is approximately 162,700 workers.

How do I become anesthesiologist assistants?

The typical entry education is a Master's degree. Building a foundation in the top skills below will strengthen your application.

Will AI replace Anesthesiologist Assistants?

Our AI-durability model gives Anesthesiologist Assistants a score of 0.34 on a 0-1 scale (higher = more exposure). That places it at low AI exposure — the role's core work resists current-generation automation. It's a comparatively AI-durable choice within its field.

How hard is it to enter this field?

Anesthesiologist Assistants has high barrier to entry — highly gated — a graduate degree or extended training/apprenticeship is typically required.

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