Anesthesiologists
SOC Code: 29-1211 Job Zone 5: Extensive Preparation Needed
Administer anesthetics and analgesics for pain management prior to, during, or after surgery.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Anesthesiologists. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI | $190,320 | $330,179 | $470,059 | $609,918 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $203,757 | $330,886 | $458,016 | $585,146 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $203,570 | $327,517 | $451,443 | $575,390 |
| South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $144,102 | $271,461 | $398,819 | $526,178 |
| Columbia, SC | $194,646 | $288,163 | $381,701 | $475,218 |
| Northeastern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $194,792 | $287,706 | $380,598 | $473,512 |
| El Centro, CA | $177,424 | $275,371 | $373,298 | $471,245 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $162,490 | $265,325 | $368,139 | $470,974 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $127,941 | $240,822 | $353,683 | $466,565 |
| Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area | $72,072 | $203,486 | $334,922 | $466,336 |
H-1B Filing Data
Top H-1B Employers
| Employer | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| HARVARD MEDICAL FACULTY PHYSICIANS AT BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS MEDICAL CENTER | 31 | $302,680 |
| MONTEFIORE MEDICAL CENTER | 26 | $365,762 |
| UPMC Medical Education | 25 | $74,929 |
| The University of Iowa | 24 | $373,905 |
| Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc. | 23 | $395,761 |
| Integrated Anesthesia Associates LLC | 20 | $387,100 |
| BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS MEDICAL CENTER, INC. | 19 | $78,662 |
| Oregon Health & Science University | 18 | $260,192 |
| University of Pittsburgh Physicians | 18 | $288,800 |
| Massachusetts General Physicians Organization | 17 | $293,059 |
Filing Trend
| Year | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | $300,000 |
| 2022 | 36 | $320,277 |
| 2023 | 144 | $315,252 |
| 2024 | 270 | $332,154 |
| 2025 | 393 | $880,704 |
| 2026 | 29 | $378,175 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Thinking | 4.5 | |
| Monitoring | 4.1 | |
| Active Listening | 4.1 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 4.1 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 4.0 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 4.0 | |
| Science | 4.0 | |
| Writing | 4.0 | |
| Speaking | 3.9 | |
| Social Perceptiveness | 3.8 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Medicine and Dentistry | 4.9 |
| Biology | 4.3 |
| English Language | 3.7 |
| Chemistry | 3.6 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 3.6 |
| Psychology | 3.4 |
| Physics | 3.2 |
| Mathematics | 3.1 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Other | 69.2% |
| Post-first professional | 24.7% |
| First professional degree (MD, JD) | 4.8% |
| Doctoral degree | 1.3% |
Typical Tasks
- Administer anesthetic or sedation during medical procedures, using local, intravenous, spinal, or caudal methods.
- Monitor patient before, during, and after anesthesia and counteract adverse reactions or complications.
- Provide and maintain life support and airway management and help prepare patients for emergency surgery.
- Record type and amount of anesthesia and patient condition throughout procedure.
- Examine patient, obtain medical history, and use diagnostic tests to determine risk during surgical, obstetrical, and other medical procedures.
- Position patient on operating table to maximize patient comfort and surgical accessibility.
- Decide when patients have recovered or stabilized enough to be sent to another room or ward or to be sent home following outpatient surgery.
- Coordinate administration of anesthetics with surgeons during operation.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
Epic Systems MEDITECH software Microsoft Access Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Word AetherPalm InfusiCalc Anesthesia machine software AtStaff Physician Scheduler Drug database software EDImis Anesthesia Manager Electronic medical record EMR software Healthpac Medical Billing Medical calculator software
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