How much does a physician make in New York?
$321,600a year
Median yearly pay for physicians in New York. That is $154.59 an hour or $26,800 a month.
- Hourly
- $154.59
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 1,220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $91,680Median: $321,600Highest 10%: $493,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $91,680 | $44.08 | |
| 25th | $207,600 | $99.79 | |
| Median | $321,600 | $154.59 | |
| 75th | $426,200 | $204.88 | |
| 90th | $493,500 | $237.24 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $327,800 |
| Buffalo, NY | $305,600 |
| Albany, NY | $140,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physicians.
| 10. Kentucky | $324,400 |
| 11. Iowa | $323,500 |
| 12. Rhode Island | $323,000 |
| 13. New York | $321,600 |
| 14. Oklahoma | $317,900 |
| 15. Florida | $313,500 |
| 16. Ohio | $309,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $154.59 ($321,600 a year).
Do physicians make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $321,600 against $312,400 nationally, 3% more.
Where does New York rank for physician pay?
New York ranks 13 of 35 states.
Which city in New York pays physicians the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $327,800 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.