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

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

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

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.

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