Career Paths From Anesthesiologists

Possible next moves, computed from skill overlap, O*NET occupational relatedness, preparation level, education, and pay — not a record of people who actually made these moves.

ProsthodontistsLateral Move93.6% skill match
Anesthesiologists and Prosthodontists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (94% match). Prosthodontists sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 21% lower.
Current median salary
$391,490
Target median salary
$311,180
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
VeterinariansLateral Move94.1% skill match
Anesthesiologists and Veterinarians share a similar Transferable Skills profile (94% match). Veterinarians sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 67% lower.
Current median salary
$391,490
Target median salary
$130,100
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
OptometristsLateral Move94.9% skill match
Anesthesiologists and Optometrists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (95% match). Optometrists sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 65% lower.
Current median salary
$391,490
Target median salary
$136,570
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Registered NursesLateral Move93.5% skill match
Anesthesiologists and Registered Nurses share a similar Transferable Skills profile (94% match). Registered Nurses sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Job Zone is lower (4 vs 5). Median salary is about 75% lower.
Current median salary
$391,490
Target median salary
$97,550
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
4
Medical DosimetristsLateral Move96.7% skill match
Anesthesiologists and Medical Dosimetrists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (97% match). Medical Dosimetrists sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Job Zone is lower (4 vs 5). Median salary is about 62% lower.
Current median salary
$391,490
Target median salary
$147,470
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
4
MicrobiologistsCareer Change93.6% skill match
Anesthesiologists and Microbiologists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (94% match). Microbiologists is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (4 vs 5). Median salary is about 78% lower.
Current median salary
$391,490
Target median salary
$87,990
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
4
Dietetic TechniciansLateral Move97% skill match
Anesthesiologists and Dietetic Technicians share a similar Transferable Skills profile (97% match). Dietetic Technicians sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Job Zone is lower (3 vs 5). Median salary is about 90% lower.
Current median salary
$391,490
Target median salary
$37,640
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
3
Nurse AnesthetistsLateral Move0% skill match
Anesthesiologists and Nurse Anesthetists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (0% match). Nurse Anesthetists sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 40% lower.
Current median salary
$391,490
Target median salary
$236,590
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Fire Inspectors and InvestigatorsCareer Change95.8% skill match
Anesthesiologists and Fire Inspectors and Investigators share a similar Transferable Skills profile (96% match). Fire Inspectors and Investigators is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (3 vs 5). Median salary is about 81% lower.
Current median salary
$391,490
Target median salary
$75,920
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
3
Air Traffic ControllersCareer Change93.7% skill match
Anesthesiologists and Air Traffic Controllers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (94% match). Air Traffic Controllers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (3 vs 5). Median salary is about 62% lower.
Current median salary
$391,490
Target median salary
$148,080
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
3
Nurse PractitionersLateral Move0% skill match
Anesthesiologists and Nurse Practitioners share a similar Transferable Skills profile (0% match). Nurse Practitioners sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 66% lower.
Current median salary
$391,490
Target median salary
$132,300
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Occupational Health and Safety TechniciansCareer Change94.7% skill match
Anesthesiologists and Occupational Health and Safety Technicians share a similar Transferable Skills profile (95% match). Occupational Health and Safety Technicians is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (3 vs 5). Median salary is about 84% lower.
Current median salary
$391,490
Target median salary
$61,560
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
3
Emergency Medicine PhysiciansLateral Move0% skill match
Anesthesiologists and Emergency Medicine Physicians share a similar Transferable Skills profile (0% match). Emergency Medicine Physicians sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 14% lower.
Current median salary
$391,490
Target median salary
$335,550
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Pediatric SurgeonsLateral Move0% skill match
Anesthesiologists and Pediatric Surgeons share a similar Transferable Skills profile (0% match). Pediatric Surgeons sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 43% higher.
Current median salary
$391,490
Target median salary
$559,030
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
CardiologistsLateral Move0% skill match
Anesthesiologists and Cardiologists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (0% match). Cardiologists sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 27% higher.
Current median salary
$391,490
Target median salary
$496,010
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5

Computed from O*NET Transferable Skills, occupational relatedness and Job Zone data, plus BLS wage and projections data. Categories (Advancement / Lateral Move / Career Change) are derived algorithmically, not self-reported career histories.