Pediatricians, General Salary in New York
The median pay for a pediatricians, general in New York is $155,570/year ($74.79/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $80K at the entry level to $0K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across New York. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $156K get you in New York?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, New York
Entry-level pediatricians, generals (10th percentile) start around $80K. Mid-career wages sit at $156K. Top earners bring in N/A or more.
Pediatricians, General salary by metro in New York
5 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse | $190K | +22% | 50 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $161K | +4% | 220 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $156K | +0% | 5,340 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $104K | -33% | 130 |
| Rochester | $71K | -54% | 170 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do pediatricians, generals make in New York?
The median is $155,570 a year, that works out to about $75 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $80,460, and experienced pediatricians, generals can clear N/A. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $156K enough to live in New York?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $9,067/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,917/month, which eats 21.1% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a pediatricians, general salary go in New York?
New York has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median pediatricians, general salary is worth about $158,405 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do pediatricians, generals get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.