How much does a physician make in New York?
$265,900a year
Median yearly pay for physicians in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $127.85 an hour or $22,160 a month.
- Hourly
- $127.85
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 211 of 340
- Jobs in the area
- 17,210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $91,310Median: $265,900Highest 10%: $424,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $91,310 | $43.90 | |
| 25th | $125,200 | $60.21 | |
| Median | $265,900 | $127.85 | |
| 75th | $369,300 | $177.55 | |
| 90th | $424,600 | $204.14 |
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 |
| 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 New York
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Cardiologist | $492,200 |
| Radiologist | $465,800 |
| Anesthesiologist | $460,800 |
| Surgeon | $400,000 |
| Dermatologist | $374,000 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $342,700 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $341,400 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $329,800 |
| Physician | $327,800 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $321,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $127.85 ($265,900 a year).
Do physicians make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $265,900 against $265,900 nationally, 0% more.
How does New York compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $242,500, so New York pays 10% more.
Where does New York rank for physician pay?
211 of 340 metro areas with data.
How much does a physician make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $91,310 or less a year; the top 10% make $424,600 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.