Anesthesiologists are medical doctors who give patients drugs to
relieve pain or put them to sleep during surgery.
Anesthesiologists make patients as comfortable as possible for
the procedure. During the procedure, anesthesiologists monitor
patients' temperature, pulse, heart, and breathing rates. Well
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examples Wages & Outlook Nationally, the average wage for
anesthesiologists is $197,570 per year. Wages vary by years of
experience, area of the country, and hours worked. The doctor's
skill, personality, and professional reputation also affect
wages. Self-employed anesthesiologists generally earn more than
those who are not self-employed. Anesthesiologists usually
receive benefits. Typical benefits include sick leave, paid
vacation, health insurance, and a retirement