Let’s take a little rest and look at the 25 best states for anesthesiologists. I am sure we will be refreshed when we discover the best states based on the number of salary, available jobs and jobs conditions.
I remember being wheeled into the surgery room. Even though I was five I was feeling pretty relaxed–or perhaps that was because I was five. The anesthesiologist was so nice! First, they practiced on my stuffed dog. Then they let me try. I remember the anesthesia smelled like cherry smoke. So thanks pediatric anesthesiologists for being so cool, five-year-olds of the world really appreciate you.
Anesthesiologists are important parts of a surgical team who assist surgeons before, during and after surgery in order to make sure the patient is fit and ready for surgery. Of course, they also prep and monitor the anesthesia, which in most cases helps keep patients comfortable and healthy. Anesthetics are medical drugs which prevent patients from feeling any pain during the procedure and the anesthesiologist is the one who allows this to happen under their watchful eye. Anesthesia controls nerves, heartbeats, breathing and blood pressure and can make you fall asleep.
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According to MyPlan, the multitasking day of the anesthesiologist includes: first examining the patient and going through whole medical history in order to conclude if the patient is fit for receiving anesthesia and to undergo surgery. That includes medical exams, X-ray, blood analysis. Then they determine the type and the amount of anesthesia that the patient is going to receive before the surgery.
There are few types of anesthesia:
1. Local- local anesthesia is used for smaller procedures in order to numb only the part of the body which is under the procedure.
2. Regional- is for numbing the whole area of the body. The patient might also get the medicine to fall asleep, but is not always necessary. There is peripheral – for arms, hands, legs, face, and epidural which is given near spine and blocks feelings from stomach, hips, and legs.
3. General- affects both brain and the whole body. The patient is unconscious and might not remember anything. The patient can get it intravenously or by breathing.
During the surgery, anesthesiologist needs to keep his eyes on the monitor to watch the vital signs of the patient and report even the slightest changes, as well as look at the effect of the anesthetics overall. After the surgery, he or she controls the pain medications that patient receives and runs the tests to check the patient’s condition. Also, they are in charge of transferring the patients from shock-rooms or intensive care to other sections.
Because of all the responsibility they have, anesthesiologists represent one of the highest-paid medical staff in whole hospital collective.
According to the US News, the anesthesiologist job is ranked first of twenty-five in best paying jobs, 13th in best health care jobs and 17th in 100 best jobs.
In case you were wondering how to become an anesthesiologist, US News has the answer to that question. After your undergraduate degree, the applicant needs to pass MCAT (medical college admission test) and apply to med school. Once being accepted they must complete med school at one of the 141 MD-granting schools. Next, after their MD, they have to pass USMLE (the United State Medical Licensing Education) and start an internship which lasts a year, and then they need to attend a 3-year residency. After the training and on the job practice, the new anesthesiologist will be ready to take the test at the American Board of Anesthesiology, which offers a board certification exam.
But, let’s see how we made the list of best states for anesthesiologists. According to the Study schools with best anesthesiology programs are Harvard University, John Hopkins University in Baltimore, New York University, Ohio State University and UCLA located in Los Angeles. After you become a licensed anesthesiologist, all you are left to do is find a job. If you are interested in a career in this field we also recommend you check out 11 Highest Paying States for Anesthesiologists, which covers a different angle. We have discovered the 25 best states for anesthesiologists based on information we found on PayScale, Salary, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and MIT’s living wage calculator We ranked based on average salary, the number of open jobs and living costs for every state.
25. Wyoming
Average Salary: $292,204
The highest salary:$328,203 in Laramie
The number of job openings: 270
Average expenses: from $20,867 for singles to $68,424 for married couples with 2 or 3 children.
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24. Iowa
Average Salary: $317,297
The highest salary:$ 353,982 in West des Moines, Des Moines and Ankeny
The number of job openings: 250
Average expenses: from $20,344 for singles to $70,711 for married couples with 2 or 3 children
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23. Wisconsin
Average Salary: $290,401
The highest salary:$353,755 in Madison
The number of job openings: 42o
Average expenses: from $21,213 for singles to $82,601 tops for married couples with 2 or 3 children
22. Oklahoma
Average Salary: $325,766
The highest salary:$349,241 in Tulsa
The number of job openings: 240
Average expenses: from $20,260 for singles to $66,997 for married couples with 2 or 3 children
We are continuing our list of best states for anesthesiologists with Oklahoma, but let’s see what’s next.
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21. Nevada
Average Salary: $359,859
The highest salary:$372,302 in Carson City
The number of job openings: 410
Average expenses: from $21,709 for singles to $83,050 for married couples with 2 or 3 children
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20. North Dakota
Average Salary: $300,489
The highest salary: $346,465 in West Fargo
The number of job openings: 270
Average expenses: from $20,907 for singles to $71,125 for married couples with 2 or 3 children
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19. Oregon
Average Salary: $331,927
The highest salary:$371,182 in Beaverton, Lake Oswego and Portland
The number of job openings: 490
Average expenses: from $22,712 for singles to $77,827 for married couples with 2 or 3 children
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18. Tennessee
Average Salary: $320,307
The highest salary:$342,236 in Memphis
The number of job openings: 560
Average expenses: from $20,406 for singles to $60,918 for married couples with 2 or 3 children
17. Rhode Island
Average Salary: $367,478
The highest salary:$371,074 in Newport
The number of job openings:690
Average expenses: from $23,226 for singles to $79,251 for married couples with 2 or 3 children
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16. Delaware
Average Salary: $377,009
The highest salary:$384,650 in Milford
The number of job openings: 310
Average expenses: from $24,430 for singles to $75,059 for married couples with 2 or 3 children
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15. Kentucky
Average Salary: $320,086
The highest salary:$345,375 in Louisville
The number of job openings:700
Average expenses: from $20,409 for singles to $71,178 for married couples with 2 or 3 children
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14. Colorado
Average Salary: $336,132
The highest salary:$367,143 in Boulder
The number of job openings:1200
Average expenses: from $23,573 for singles to $81,970 for married couples with 2 or 3 children
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13. New Hampshire
Average Salary: $ 367,336
The highest salary:$380,150 in Salem, Nashua, Merrimack, Bedford and Concord
The number of job openings:370
Average expenses: from $23,222 for singles to $73,814 for married couples with 2 or 3 children
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12. Illinois
Average Salary: $ 343,128
The highest salary:$377,939 in Oak Perk, Cicero and Chicago
The number of job openings:1970
Average expenses: from $23,809 for singles to $82,314 for married couples with 2 or 3 children
We are halfway through our list of best states for anesthesiologists and the countdown continues.
11. Alabama
Average Salary: $ 320,429
The highest salary:$348,787 in Birmingham
The number of job openings:710
Average expenses: from $21,144 for singles to $69,483 for married couples with 2 or 3 children
And now, the first ten states on our list of best states for anesthesiologists.
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10. New York
Average Salary: $ 381,086
The highest salary:$424,464 in Queens Village
The number of job openings: 1740
Average expenses: from $27,255 for singles to $94,847 for married couples with 2 or 3 children
9. New Jersey
Average Salary: $ 398,056
The highest salary:$424,464 in East Brunswick, New Brunswick, Sayreville and Somerset
The number of job openings:890
Average expenses: from $26,297 for singles to $79,073 for married couples with 2 or 3 children
8. California
Average Salary: $ 392,334
The highest salary:$448,692 in San Francisco
The number of job openings:2430
Average expenses: from $26,249 for singles to $84,192 for married couples with 2 or 3 children
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7. Texas
Average Salary: $306,544
The highest salary:$359,079 in San Antonio
The number of job openings:2710
Average expenses: from $21,108 for singles to $66,587 for married couples with 2 or 3 children
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6. Missouri
Average Salary: $ 332,024
The highest salary:$349,227 in Springfield
The number of job openings:1220
Average expenses: from $20,843 for singles to $66,899 for married couples with 2 or 3 children
5. Kansas
Average Salary: $ 323,829
The highest salary:$354,302 in Kansas City
The number of job openings:680
Average expenses: from $20,206 for singles to $65,335 for married couples with 2 or 3 children
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4. Indiana
Average Salary: $ 338,092
The highest salary:$353,334 in Indianapolis
The number of job openings:950
Average expenses: from $20,637 for singles to $66,409 for married couples with 2 or 3 children
3. Minnesota
Average Salary: $ 344,133
The highest salary:$364,292 in Saint Paul, Minneapolis and Minnetonka
The number of job openings:1570
Average expenses: from $22,216 for singles to $78,820 for married couples with 2 or 3 children.
Let’s see which are the top two states on our list of best states for anesthesiologists.
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2. Florida
Average Salary: $ 333,047
The highest salary:$355,818 in Miami
The number of job openings: 1870
Average expenses: from $22,651 for singles to $75,033 for married couples with 2 or 3 children
And now, are you ready for the number one on our list of best states for anesthesiologists?
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1. Pennsylvania
Average Salary: $ 361,587
The highest salary:$403,448 Levittown
The number of job openings:1,440
Average expenses: from $21,286 for singles to $72,233 for married couples with 2 or 3 children
That concludes our list of best states for anesthesiologists. Now get out there and help people heal!
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