SOC 29-1211 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Anesthesiologists — Buffalo
Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · 4 metro areas compared
In Buffalo, NY the median wage for Anesthesiologists reaches $512,620 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Buffalo, NY the median wage for Anesthesiologists reaches $512,620 a year. That is 30.9% more than the national median of $391,490. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $396,130 and $553,410. The lowest tenth earn under $166,890, while the highest tenth earn more than $553,410.
Albany leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $471,720. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 1st of 586 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $166,890 | −57.4% |
| 25th | $396,130 | +1.2% |
| Median (50th) | $512,620 | +30.9% |
| 75th | $553,410 | +41.4% |
| 90th | $553,410 | +41.4% |
| Mean | $457,280 | +16.8% |
Other metro areas in New York
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Buffalo run 7.9% above the national average, so the median of $512,620 buys what $475,088 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 21.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$512,620as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$475,088US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $512,620 a year, 30.9% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $166,890 to $553,410 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Albany, at $471,720.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Anesthesiologists in Buffalo, NY?
The median annual wage is $512,620, or $246.45 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $391,490, so pay in Buffalo, NY is 30.9% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Buffalo, NY earns more than $553,410 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $166,890 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Albany, at $471,720 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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