How much does a physician make in Rochester?
$214,600a year
Median yearly pay for physicians in the Rochester, NY metro area. That is $103.15 an hour or $17,880 a month.
- Hourly
- $103.15
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among cities
- 280 of 340
- Jobs in the area
- 710
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $78,400Median: $214,600Highest 10%: $497,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $78,400 | $37.69 | |
| 25th | $129,000 | $62.04 | |
| Median | $214,600 | $103.15 | |
| 75th | $353,500 | $169.95 | |
| 90th | $497,100 | $238.97 |
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 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $200,800 |
| Watertown, NY | $121,000 |
| Buffalo, NY | $108,500 |
Related jobs in Rochester
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $440,300 |
| Cardiologist | $415,000 |
| Anesthesiologist | $366,000 |
| Surgeon | $321,100 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $286,200 |
| Psychiatrist | $233,600 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $215,300 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $210,300 |
| Dentist | $167,500 |
| Optometrist | $159,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician make an hour in Rochester?
The median hourly pay in the Rochester, NY metro area is $103.15 ($214,600 a year).
Do physicians make more in Rochester than the national average?
No: $214,600 against $265,900 nationally, 19% less.
How does Rochester compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $242,500, so Rochester pays 12% less.
Where does Rochester rank for physician pay?
280 of 340 metro areas with data.
How much does a physician make starting out in Rochester?
The lowest-paid 10% make $78,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $497,100 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.