How much does a physician make in New York?
$327,800a year
Median yearly pay for physicians in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $157.58 an hour or $27,310 a month.
- Hourly
- $157.58
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 12 of 43
- Jobs in the area
- 1,140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $91,680Median: $327,800Highest 10%: $493,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $91,680 | $44.08 | |
| 25th | $178,500 | $85.84 | |
| Median | $327,800 | $157.58 | |
| 75th | $424,400 | $204.01 | |
| 90th | $493,500 | $237.24 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for physicians.
| No other city in the state with data. |
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 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $321,000 |
| Ophthalmologist | $302,400 |
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 $157.58 ($327,800 a year).
Do physicians make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $327,800 against $312,400 nationally, 5% more.
How does New York compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $321,600, so New York pays 2% more.
Where does New York rank for physician pay?
12 of 43 metro areas with data.
How much does a physician make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $91,680 or less a year; the top 10% make $493,500 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.