How much does a surgeon make in Rochester?
$321,100a year
Median yearly pay for surgeons in the Rochester, NY metro area. That is $154.36 an hour or $26,760 a month.
- Hourly
- $154.36
- Vs. national median
- -22%
- Rank among cities
- 37 of 74
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $67,520Median: $321,100Highest 10%: $697,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $67,520 | $32.46 | |
| 25th | $76,810 | $36.93 | |
| Median | $321,100 | $154.36 | |
| 75th | $519,800 | $249.88 | |
| 90th | $697,400 | $335.30 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for surgeons.
| Buffalo, NY | $411,400 |
| New York, NY | $400,000 |
| Albany, NY | $76,300 |
Related jobs in Rochester
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $440,300 |
| Cardiologist | $415,000 |
| Anesthesiologist | $366,000 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $286,200 |
| Psychiatrist | $233,600 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $215,300 |
| Physician | $214,600 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $210,300 |
| Dentist | $167,500 |
| Optometrist | $159,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surgeon make an hour in Rochester?
The median hourly pay in the Rochester, NY metro area is $154.36 ($321,100 a year).
Do surgeons make more in Rochester than the national average?
No: $321,100 against $414,000 nationally, 22% less.
How does Rochester compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $410,400, so Rochester pays 22% less.
Where does Rochester rank for surgeon pay?
37 of 74 metro areas with data.
How much does a surgeon make starting out in Rochester?
The lowest-paid 10% make $67,520 or less a year; the top 10% make $697,400 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.