Family Medicine Physicians Salary in Buffalo, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY

Median annual salary $208,420 -12.6% vs national
Median hourly $100.20
10th percentile $66,410
90th percentile —
Employed locally 170
National median $238,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,410
    25th
    $167,700
    50th (median)
    $208,420

    Buffalo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,572 2023 • Census ACS
    Family Medicine Physicians salary vs area income 295% Median Family Medicine Physicians salary is 195% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Family Medicine Physicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Oklahoma City, OK $481,870
    East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area $469,580
    Knoxville, TN $460,080
    Great Falls, MT $449,840
    Lawton, OK $448,460
    Northeastern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $419,010

    Nearby metros — Family Medicine Physicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $351,760
    Ithaca, NY $268,170
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $249,150
    Elmira, NY $221,580
    Syracuse, NY $220,990
    Albany, GA $219,620

    Related occupations in Buffalo, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $95,380
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,570
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,630
    Physicians, All Other $97,960
    Pharmacists $135,410
    Nurse Practitioners $133,430

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Family Medicine Physicians make per hour in Buffalo?

    The median hourly wage for Family Medicine Physicians in Buffalo, NY is $100.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $196.43 or more per hour.

    Is Buffalo above or below average for Family Medicine Physicians salaries?

    The median Family Medicine Physicians salary in Buffalo, NY is 12.6% below the national median of $238,380. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Family Medicine Physicians in Buffalo?

    Entry-level Family Medicine Physicians (10th percentile) earn around $66,410 per year in Buffalo, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $167,700.