How much does a physician make in Syracuse?
$286,900a year
Median yearly pay for physicians in the Syracuse, NY metro area. That is $137.94 an hour or $23,910 a month.
- Hourly
- $137.94
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 179 of 340
- Jobs in the area
- 540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $78,640Median: $286,900Highest 10%: $396,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $78,640 | $37.81 | |
| 25th | $230,400 | $110.78 | |
| Median | $286,900 | $137.94 | |
| 75th | $343,900 | $165.31 | |
| 90th | $396,100 | $190.42 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for physicians.
| Binghamton, NY | $328,200 |
| Albany, NY | $314,500 |
| Utica, NY | $287,400 |
| 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 Syracuse
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $320,400 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $269,300 |
| Dentist | $191,800 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $191,500 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $182,000 |
| Pediatrician | $170,800 |
| Optometrist | $153,800 |
| Pharmacist | $149,500 |
| Physician Assistant | $133,000 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $132,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician make an hour in Syracuse?
The median hourly pay in the Syracuse, NY metro area is $137.94 ($286,900 a year).
Do physicians make more in Syracuse than the national average?
Yes: $286,900 against $265,900 nationally, 8% more.
How does Syracuse compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $242,500, so Syracuse pays 18% more.
Where does Syracuse rank for physician pay?
179 of 340 metro areas with data.
How much does a physician make starting out in Syracuse?
The lowest-paid 10% make $78,640 or less a year; the top 10% make $396,100 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.