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Anesthesiologist Assistants

Median Salary
130,020
Job Outlook
+4%
In-Demand

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

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

What sectors do they work in?

Private for profit

56%

Private not for profit

34%

State and local government

4%

Self-employed

3%

Federal Government

2%

What is the job outlook?

Employment of physician assistants is projected to grow 28 percent from 2023 to 2033, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 12,900 openings for physician assistants are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$97,360

10%

$130,020

Median

$158,720

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • Master's degree

    41%

  • High school

    21%

  • Post-secondary certificate

    16%

  • First professional degree

    14%

  • Associate's degree

    4%

  • Post-master's certificate

    1%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Physician Associate/Assistant

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Math and Science Skills

    High

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    High

  • Verbal Skills

    Mid

  • Leadership

    Mid

  • Technology Design and Control

    Mid

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Mid

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Customer and Personal Service
  • English Language
  • Medicine and Dentistry
  • Psychology
  • Chemistry

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Responsibility

    High

  • Physical Activity

    High

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    Mid

  • Time Pressure

    Mid

  • Repetitiveness

    Mid

  • Level Of Competition

    Mid

  • Decision Making

    Low

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Social

You love connecting with people, helping others and making a difference in your community.

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

Investigative

You love figuring out how things work and researching subjects that interest you.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.