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METRO DATA PROFILE · 2025

Pediatricians, General salary in Buffalo, New York

Metro-level median, range, and employment from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics for the Buffalo metropolitan area. Skills and task data from O*NET. State and national figures shown for context.

Adrian Serafin, founder and editor of RateOrchardBy Adrian SerafinFounderUpdated June 12, 2026
Median annual$214,480
Mean annual$234,670
Range (10th to 90th)$123,850 to $548,850
Buffalo, New York employment140
State vs national+3.3% vs national

Salary distribution

Where Buffalo pediatricians, general fall on the wage curve.

Annual wage distribution

Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)

10TH$123,85025TH$159,730MEDIAN$214,48075TH$257,65090TH$548,850

The middle 50% of workers earn between $159,730 and $257,650, with a median of $214,480.

Typical entry

  • Education

    Doctoral or professional degree

  • Experience

    Internship/residency

  • On-the-job training

    None

Top skills (O*NET)

  • Medicine and Dentistry

    Knowledge

    5.0 / 5
  • Oral Comprehension

    Ability

    5.0 / 5
  • Oral Expression

    Ability

    4.9 / 5
  • Inductive Reasoning

    Ability

    4.8 / 5
  • Therapy and Counseling

    Knowledge

    4.5 / 5
  • Biology

    Knowledge

    4.4 / 5
  • Psychology

    Knowledge

    4.3 / 5
  • Critical Thinking

    Cross-functional

    4.3 / 5

Common tasks (O*NET)

  1. 01

    Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury in infants and children.

  2. 02

    Examine children regularly to assess their growth and development.

  3. 03

    Treat children who have minor illnesses, acute and chronic health problems, and growth and development concerns.

  4. 04

    Examine patients or order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests to obtain information on medical condition and determine diagnosis.

  5. 05

    Advise patients, parents or guardians, and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.

  6. 06

    Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients and parents or guardians.

  7. 07

    Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports, or examination results.

  8. 08

    Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.

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Other metros in New York

How the Buffalo metro compares to other major New York metro areas for pediatricians, general.

Frequently asked questions

What is the median salary for Pediatricians, General in Buffalo, New York?
According to BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, the median annual wage for Pediatricians, General in the Buffalo metropolitan area is $214,480.
Does Buffalo pay more than the New York state average for Pediatricians, General?
The Buffalo metro median is +1.1% versus the New York state median of $212,150.
How does Buffalo compare to the national median for Pediatricians, General?
The Buffalo metro median is +3.3% versus the BLS national figure of $207,645.
What is the salary range for Pediatricians, General in Buffalo?
BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $123,850 and the 90th-percentile at $548,850 for the Buffalo metro area.
What education is required for Pediatricians, General?
BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Doctoral or professional degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Disclaimer

Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. BLS metro estimates reflect the Buffalo CBSA boundary for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.