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Anesthesiologist Assistants in Washington
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 Washington the median pay is $164,360 a year, 21% above the national median of $135,880.
$164,360median pay in Washington, per year
$138,050–$177,930middle half earn
3,540employed in Washington
$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
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Anesthesiologist Assistants.
Licenses and training in Washington
Anesthesiologist Assistants pay in other states
New Jersey · $165,690California · $165,650Hawaii · $164,050New York · $160,880Oregon · $155,780New Hampshire · $150,960Alaska · $150,700Vermont · $150,490Massachusetts · $142,410Montana · $141,470
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against anesthesiologist assistants and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against anesthesiologist assistants and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 29-1071.01. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Washington, annual.