How much does a physician make in Buffalo?
$108,500a year
Median yearly pay for physicians in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area. That is $52.17 an hour or $9,043 a month.
- Hourly
- $52.17
- Vs. national median
- -59%
- Rank among cities
- 323 of 340
- Jobs in the area
- 1,850
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $66,740Median: $108,500Highest 10%: $341,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $66,740 | $32.09 | |
| 25th | $66,740 | $32.09 | |
| Median | $108,500 | $52.17 | |
| 75th | $237,100 | $114.00 | |
| 90th | $341,700 | $164.28 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for physicians.
| Binghamton, NY | $328,200 |
| Albany, NY | $314,500 |
| 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 |
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 physician make an hour in Buffalo?
The median hourly pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area is $52.17 ($108,500 a year).
Do physicians make more in Buffalo than the national average?
No: $108,500 against $265,900 nationally, 59% less.
How does Buffalo compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $242,500, so Buffalo pays 55% less.
Where does Buffalo rank for physician pay?
323 of 340 metro areas with data.
How much does a physician make starting out in Buffalo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $66,740 or less a year; the top 10% make $341,700 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.