What surgeons, all other earn in New York and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $399,990 | $192.30 | 4,290 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $411,410 | $197.79 | 150 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $76,300 | $36.68 | 140 |
| Rochester, NY | $321,070 | $154.36 | 120 |
| Central East New York nonmetropolitan area | $239,200+ | $115.00+ | 40 |
| Binghamton, NY | $443,420 | $213.18 | 30 |
Surgeons, All Other in New York earned a median of $410,410 a year ($197.31 an hour) in May 2025, about the same as the national median of $414,010. The middle half earned $97,750 to $497,470.
Among areas in New York, pay was highest in Binghamton, NY at $443,420.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.