How much does a physician make in New York?
$242,500a year
Median yearly pay for physicians in New York. That is $116.59 an hour or $20,210 a month.
- Hourly
- $116.59
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 37 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 16,600
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $86,250Median: $242,500Highest 10%: $414,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $86,250 | $41.47 | |
| 25th | $122,300 | $58.78 | |
| Median | $242,500 | $116.59 | |
| 75th | $352,200 | $169.32 | |
| 90th | $414,400 | $199.25 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| Buffalo, NY | $108,500 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physicians.
| 34. Oklahoma | $259,200 |
| 35. West Virginia | $258,000 |
| 36. Nevada | $252,100 |
| 37. New York | $242,500 |
| 38. South Dakota | $239,200 |
| 39. Massachusetts | $236,600 |
| 40. Rhode Island | $228,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $116.59 ($242,500 a year).
Do physicians make more in New York than the national average?
No: $242,500 against $265,900 nationally, 9% less.
Where does New York rank for physician pay?
New York ranks 37 of 51 states.
Which city in New York pays physicians the most?
Binghamton, NY, with a median of $328,200 a year.
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.