Obstetricians and Gynecologists pay range in Buffalo
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $227,180 a year or less, while the top 10% make $364,600 or more. The middle half of obstetricians and gynecologists in Buffalo earn between $258,750 and $310,540.
- $227K10th
- $259K25th
- $259KMedian
- $311K75th
- $365K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $294,140 | $24,512 | $141.41 |
| Median | $258,760 | $21,563 | $124.40 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $258,750 | $21,562 | $124.40 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $310,540 | $25,878 | $149.30 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Obstetricians and Gynecologists pay in Buffalo vs. New York and the U.S.
Obstetricians and gynecologists in Buffalo earn 4% less than the New York average ($306,240) and 5% more than the U.S. average ($279,040). At the median the gap is -12% against the U.S. median of $292,910.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo | $294,140 | $258,760 | $227,180 | $364,600 | n/a |
| New York | $306,240 | $348,800 | $91,510 | $449,020 | 2,750 |
| United States | $279,040 | $292,910 | $94,680 | $437,300 | 21,260 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Obstetricians and Gynecologists salary after taxes in Buffalo
On the average salary of $294,140, a single filer in Buffalo takes home about $194,304 a year, or $16,192 a month and $7,473 every two weeks. Taxes take 34% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Is Buffalo a good place for obstetricians and gynecologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Buffalo area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.8), so the average $294,140 buys what about $306,895 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 5.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Buffalo ($50,790). A typical home costs $288,316, or 1.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Obstetricians and Gynecologists salary in other New York cities
Buffalo ranks 3rd of 6 New York metro areas for this job; Kiryas Joel pays the most ($344,030).
- Kiryas Joel$344,030
- Syracuse$320,630
- Buffalo$294,140
- New York$292,030
- Albany$265,710
- Rochester$206,720
Highest-paying cities for obstetricians and gynecologists
Portland, ME pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($408,930).
- Portland, ME$408,930
- Charlotte, NC$402,040
- Burlington, VT$374,040
- St. Cloud, MN$367,210
- Ogden, UT$366,280
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Obstetricians and Gynecologists salary in Buffalo: questions
How much do obstetricians and gynecologists make an hour in Buffalo?
$141.41 an hour on average, and $124.40 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level obstetricians and gynecologists salary in Buffalo?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $227,180 a year and the 25th percentile is $258,750, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the obstetricians and gynecologists take-home pay in Buffalo?
About $194,304 a year ($16,192 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $294,140. New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Do obstetricians and gynecologists earn more in Buffalo than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% more than the U.S. average for this job ($279,040).
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 29-1218; area Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY (15380). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 12.0%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
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