* 4 years: Bachelor's degree (pre-med coursework)
* 4 years: Medical school (MD or DO)
* 4 years: Anesthesiology residency
That's a total of 12 years of education and training after high school.
Starting salary for anesthesiologists varies greatly depending on location, practice type (hospital employed vs. private), and experience (even within the first year, compensation can change). However, a reasonable estimate for a starting salary for a newly graduated anesthesiologist would be in the range of $300,000 to $400,000 per year. This is a broad range, and some may earn significantly more or less. Keep in mind this is just the *starting* salary, and compensation can increase substantially with experience.