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Anesthesiologist Assistant Career Guide

Work under anesthesiologist supervision to administer anesthesia and monitor patients during surgery.

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Median: $105,000
Hours/week: 40
Education: Master's
Growth: 25%

Overview

Work under anesthesiologist supervision to administer anesthesia and monitor patients during surgery.

Median Salary
$105,000
Weekly Hours
40
Education
Master's
Job Growth
25%

Key Metrics

Stress7/10
Work-Life Balance6/10
Job Security8/10
Remote Friendly1/10
Physical Demand5/10
Automation Risk3/10

Pros

  • +High salary
  • +Healthcare stability
  • +Critical role
  • +Growing demand

Cons

  • -High responsibility
  • -Stressful
  • -Limited states
  • -Long education

Savings Calculator

Percentage saved10%
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Yearly Savings
$10,500
Monthly Savings
$875

Top Employers Hiring for Healthcare

HCA Healthcare
Kaiser Permanente
Mayo Clinic
Cleveland Clinic
UnitedHealth Group

About This Career

Work under anesthesiologist supervision to administer anesthesia and monitor patients during surgery.

Guide to Education

Required Education

Master's

Typical Training

6 years of experience/training

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can AA's practice?

Only in certain states; check regulations.

Is anesthesiologist assistant a good career?

Yes, high pay and strong demand.

What's the career outlook?

Growing, as surgery demand increases.

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