Dr. Maria Chen, MD, MD, ABA
Career Analyst & Founder
About Maria Chen
Dr. Chen has over 10 years of experience in anesthesiology. She specializes in perioperative care at a major metropolitan hospital.
Maria Chen founded Anesthesiologist Pay to provide every anesthesiologist with access to the same quality of compensation data that large employers use internally. The platform covers hundreds of metropolitan areas with salary breakdowns powered by official BLS statistics.
In 2026, Anesthesiologist Pay continues to be the go-to resource for anesthesiologist salary research, career guidance, and geographic pay optimization.
Areas of Expertise
Salary Benchmarking
Analysis of BLS OEWS compensation data across 500+ metropolitan areas, including percentile breakdowns, geographic differentials, and trend analysis.
Career Strategy
Evidence-based guidance on geographic moves, specialization ROI, certification value, and salary negotiation tactics for anesthesiologists.
Labor Market Analysis
Tracking employment trends, demand-supply dynamics, and emerging practice models affecting anesthesiologist compensation nationwide.
Clinical Practice
Direct patient care experience across multiple practice settings and states, informing practical salary data analysis.
Credentials & Education
- MD
- ABA
Featured Research
Contact Maria Chen
For media inquiries, data partnerships, or speaking engagements: [email protected]