Anesthesiologist Assistants
Assist anesthesiologists in the administration of anesthesia for surgical and non-surgical procedures.
About the profession
Assist anesthesiologists in the administration of anesthesia for surgical and non-surgical procedures. Monitor patient status and provide patient care during surgical treatment.
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Career Ladder
Resident/Fellow Anesthesiologist Assistant → Practitioner Anesthesiologist Assistant → Senior Anesthesiologist Assistant → Department Lead Anesthesiologist Assistant
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Salary Growth
4
Levels
171K
Top Salary
8+
Years
Learning Path
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Timeline: 0-2 | Entry Level Base: $86,280 - $107,408/year With equity/bonuses: $94,908 - $128,890 Top markets (SF/NYC): $99,222 - $128,890 Execute core tasks using Active…
Day in Life
Junior vs Senior — daily schedule breakdown
9am — Verify availability of operating room supplies, medications, and gases. 10am — Pretest and calibrate anesthesia delivery systems and monitors.
Income Dynamics
Conservative and aggressive scenarios for 10–15 years
Year 1: Entry level $60,396 - $96,667 Year 2-3: Junior level $107,408 - $122,108 Year 4-6: Mid level $122,108 - $132,391 Year 7-10: Senior level $132,391 - $157,146 Year 10+:…
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You find the craft of a Anesthesiologist Assistant genuinely interesting, not just a paycheck You enjoy working with Active Listening and Reading Comprehension You communicate…
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