How much does a surgeon make in Buffalo?
$411,400a year
Median yearly pay for surgeons in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area. That is $197.79 an hour or $34,280 a month.
- Hourly
- $197.79
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 29 of 74
- Jobs in the area
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $158,400Median: $411,400Highest 10%: $702,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $158,400 | $76.13 | |
| 25th | $215,600 | $103.67 | |
| Median | $411,400 | $197.79 | |
| 75th | $411,400 | $197.79 | |
| 90th | $702,300 | $337.63 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for surgeons.
| New York, NY | $400,000 |
| Rochester, NY | $321,100 |
| Albany, NY | $76,300 |
Related jobs in Buffalo
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Anesthesiologist | $512,600 |
| Cardiologist | $451,800 |
| Neurologist | $451,500 |
| Radiologist | $318,300 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $303,200 |
| Ophthalmologist | $269,700 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $258,800 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $248,000 |
| Psychiatrist | $245,000 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $228,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surgeon make an hour in Buffalo?
The median hourly pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area is $197.79 ($411,400 a year).
Do surgeons make more in Buffalo than the national average?
No: $411,400 against $414,000 nationally, 1% less.
How does Buffalo compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $410,400, so Buffalo pays 0% more.
Where does Buffalo rank for surgeon pay?
29 of 74 metro areas with data.
How much does a surgeon make starting out in Buffalo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $158,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $702,300 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.