How much does a surgeon make in New York?
$400,000a year
Median yearly pay for surgeons in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $192.30 an hour or $33,330 a month.
- Hourly
- $192.30
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 31 of 74
- Jobs in the area
- 4,290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $88,100Median: $400,000Highest 10%: $805,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $88,100 | $42.36 | |
| 25th | $98,130 | $47.18 | |
| Median | $400,000 | $192.30 | |
| 75th | $526,400 | $253.10 | |
| 90th | $805,300 | $387.18 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for surgeons.
| Buffalo, NY | $411,400 |
| Rochester, NY | $321,100 |
| Albany, NY | $76,300 |
Related jobs in New York
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Cardiologist | $492,200 |
| Radiologist | $465,800 |
| Anesthesiologist | $460,800 |
| Dermatologist | $374,000 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $342,700 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $341,400 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $329,800 |
| Physician | $327,800 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $321,000 |
| Ophthalmologist | $302,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surgeon make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $192.30 ($400,000 a year).
Do surgeons make more in New York than the national average?
No: $400,000 against $414,000 nationally, 3% less.
How does New York compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $410,400, so New York pays 3% less.
Where does New York rank for surgeon pay?
31 of 74 metro areas with data.
How much does a surgeon make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $88,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $805,300 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.