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Anesthesiologist Assistants in Texas

Anesthesiologist assistants administer anesthesia and monitor patients during surgical and non-surgical procedures in hospitals, surgical centers, and other medical facilities. They work alongside anesthesiologists to manage patient sedation, track vital signs, and ensure patient safety throughout treatment. In Texas the median pay is $134,550 a year, 1% below the national median of $135,880.

$134,550median pay in Texas, per year
$122,720–$156,000middle half earn
10,110employed in Texas
$135,880U.S. median, for comparison
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What it takes

Preparation: Extensive preparation (graduate degree and/or many years of experience).

Skills that matter most

MonitoringReading ComprehensionActive ListeningSpeakingActive LearningCritical ThinkingJudgment and Decision MakingOperations Monitoring

Knowledge areas

Medicine and DentistryBiologyEnglish LanguageMathematics (knowledge)ChemistryPhysics

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O*NET-SOC 29-1071.01. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Texas, annual.