How much does a pediatrician make in Buffalo?
$214,500a year
Median yearly pay for pediatricians in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area. That is $103.12 an hour or $17,870 a month.
- Hourly
- $103.12
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 49 of 105
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $123,900Median: $214,500Highest 10%: $548,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $123,900 | $59.54 | |
| 25th | $159,700 | $76.79 | |
| Median | $214,500 | $103.12 | |
| 75th | $257,700 | $123.87 | |
| 90th | $548,900 | $263.87 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for pediatricians.
| New York, NY | $216,000 |
| Syracuse, NY | $170,800 |
| Rochester, NY | $125,000 |
| Albany, NY | $107,700 |
Related jobs in Buffalo
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Anesthesiologist | $512,600 |
| Cardiologist | $451,800 |
| Neurologist | $451,500 |
| Surgeon | $411,400 |
| Radiologist | $318,300 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $303,200 |
| Ophthalmologist | $269,700 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $258,800 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $248,000 |
| Psychiatrist | $245,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pediatrician make an hour in Buffalo?
The median hourly pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area is $103.12 ($214,500 a year).
Do pediatricians make more in Buffalo than the national average?
Yes: $214,500 against $210,000 nationally, 2% more.
How does Buffalo compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $212,200, so Buffalo pays 1% more.
Where does Buffalo rank for pediatrician pay?
49 of 105 metro areas with data.
How much does a pediatrician make starting out in Buffalo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $123,900 or less a year; the top 10% make $548,900 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.