Physicians, Pathologists Salary in New York

Physicians, pathologists in New York earn the most in New York (average $310,550 a year) and the least in Albany ($214,530), across the 3 New York metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the physicians, pathologists average at $309,660 and the median at $321,550 for 1,220 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $285,420.

Physicians, Pathologists average salary by city in New York

New York$310,550
Buffalo$301,900
Albany$214,530

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
New York	$310,550	$327,770	$178,540	$203,461	113
Buffalo	$301,900	$305,600	$266,610	$198,634	96
Albany	$214,530	$140,230	$75,760	$147,805	100

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Physicians, Pathologists salary in other states

Physicians, Pathologists salary by city and state

More about pay in New York

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1222.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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