Anesthesiologist Assistant

Anesthesiologist Assistant Job Description

An anesthesiologist assistant aids a certified anesthesiologist in administering anesthesia to patients. It is a rapidly growing industry and involves strenuous certifications. Anesthesia is a critical component to surgery and poorly administered anesthesia can lead to death or brain damage. Because of this, anesthesiologist assistants have an important and valuable position among medical staff. This position is, by its nature, highly stressful but highly rewarding.

Anesthesiologist Assistant Salary Statistics as of 2015

Average annual salary for a Anesthesiologist Assistant is $90500 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest salary recorded was $130872. The lowest salary reported was $39149. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.

Median hourly wage for a Anesthesiologist Assistant is $45 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest hourly rate recorded was $65.08. The lowest hourly rate recorded was $19.47. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.

Bonuses for a Anesthesiologist Assistant are based on the years of experience using statistics from the U.S. as of 2015. The average bonus recorded was $0 from people with 15+ years of experience. The average bonus recorded was $0 from people with under 1 year of experience.

These are the highest paying states for a Anesthesiologist Assistant. These numbers are based off the median annual salary as of 2015.
Florida – n/a
Georgia – $80,000 – $118,310
New York – n/a
Texas – n/a

These are the highest paying cities for a Anesthesiologist Assistant. These numbers are based off the median annual salary as of 2015.
Atlanta, Georgia –
New York, New York –
Fort Lauderdale, Florida –
Tampa, Florida –
Houston, Texas –
Fayetteville, Georgia –

This chart outlines the average annual salary of a Anesthesiologist Assistant from the past 5 years. In 2015 the average annual salary was $90500 while in 2007 it was just $83928.11

How To Become An Anesthesiologist Assistant

To become an anesthesiologist assistant you must already have a four year degree. While this degree can be on any subject, degrees in chemistry or biology are preferred. Anesthesiologist assistants then go through a two year program, at the end of which they receive their anesthesiologist assistant certification. While these programs are challenging, they are not as rigorous as attempting a medical degree and have many less necessary qualifications to begin study.

An anesthesiologist assistant will take medical histories, monitor the patient’s vital signs, help in pain management and perform follow-ups and diagnostics. An anesthesiologist assistant works closely with both doctors and patients. As such, an anesthesiologist assistant will need to be able to develop a good rapport with people, handle stress well, and most of all be diligent and conscientious in their work at all times. An anesthesiologist assistant is a vital component to the medical process.