How much does a physician make in Albany?
$314,500a year
Median yearly pay for physicians in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area. That is $151.18 an hour or $26,210 a month.
- Hourly
- $151.18
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among cities
- 121 of 340
- Jobs in the area
- 660
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $125,200Median: $314,500Highest 10%: $398,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $125,200 | $60.21 | |
| 25th | $230,600 | $110.87 | |
| Median | $314,500 | $151.18 | |
| 75th | $345,200 | $165.96 | |
| 90th | $398,700 | $191.70 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for physicians.
| Binghamton, NY | $328,200 |
| Utica, NY | $287,400 |
| Syracuse, NY | $286,900 |
| New York, NY | $265,900 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $228,500 |
| Rochester, NY | $214,600 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $200,800 |
| Watertown, NY | $121,000 |
| Buffalo, NY | $108,500 |
Related jobs in Albany
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Anesthesiologist | $471,700 |
| Psychiatrist | $260,000 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $253,600 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $239,200 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $236,100 |
| Ophthalmologist | $218,400 |
| Dentist | $193,800 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $184,000 |
| Optometrist | $164,000 |
| Physician Assistant | $137,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician make an hour in Albany?
The median hourly pay in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area is $151.18 ($314,500 a year).
Do physicians make more in Albany than the national average?
Yes: $314,500 against $265,900 nationally, 18% more.
How does Albany compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $242,500, so Albany pays 30% more.
Where does Albany rank for physician pay?
121 of 340 metro areas with data.
How much does a physician make starting out in Albany?
The lowest-paid 10% make $125,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $398,700 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.