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Urologists in New York

Urologists in New York

Thinking about a career as an Urologists in New York? Below are the key facts. All physicians not listed separately.

What do Urologists Make in New York?

The urologists working in New York, wages run about $237,710 per year (or about $114.28/hour).

Wage Statistic Annual Hourly
10th percentile $78,870 $37.92
25th percentile $130,120 $62.56
Median (50th) $237,710 $114.28
75th percentile n/a n/a
90th percentile n/a n/a
Salary ranges for Urologists in New York

The location quotient — a measure of how concentrated this occupation is in New York relative to the national average — is 0.68, indicating fewer urologists per worker than the national average.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, urologists earn a median of $119,720 per year ($57.56/hour), above the New York median.

Urologists earnings in New York vs. the national average

Employment Outlook

Nationally, total employment in this occupation is 2,988,710 urologists across the United States. In New York alone, approximately 13,280 people work in this role. That’s higher than the typical state, which employs around 4,060 urologists.

Urologists in New York vs. the average state Forecasted number of jobs for Urologists

Top New York Metros for Urologists

The metro areas below employ the most urologists in New York.

Metro Area Number Employed Annual Median Salary
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ 14,230 n/a
Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY 1,720 $97,960
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY 500 n/a
Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY 460 $166,460
Rochester, NY 420 $237,660
Syracuse, NY 400 n/a
Binghamton, NY 140 n/a
Utica-Rome, NY 100 $191,300
Glens Falls, NY 40 n/a
Watertown-Fort Drum, NY 40 $225,670

Top States for Urologists Employment

View the states that employ the most urologists work.

State Number Employed
Texas 32,740
Florida 22,370
Ohio 21,770
California 20,750
Illinois 18,680
Pennsylvania 17,780
Michigan 14,570
North Carolina 14,510
New York 13,280
Maryland 9,800
Massachusetts 7,890
New Jersey 7,840
Virginia 7,680
Georgia 6,790
Washington 6,350
South Carolina 6,020
Missouri 5,230
Wisconsin 5,180
Arizona 5,150
Indiana 5,070

Highest-Paying States for Urologists

These states pay the most for urologists.

State Annual Median Salary
New Jersey $238,870
New York $237,710
North Carolina $236,970
Utah $232,740
Delaware $232,180
Ohio $231,300
Rhode Island $229,340
West Virginia $228,680
Connecticut $227,720
Arizona $223,680

Skills

The most important urologists skills, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Reading Comprehension  4.4 / 5
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5
Judgment and Decision Making  4.2 / 5
0
5
Critical Thinking  4.2 / 5
0
5
Active Listening  4.1 / 5
0
5
Writing  4.1 / 5
0
5
Complex Problem Solving  4.0 / 5
0
5

Knowledge Areas

Core knowledge areas for this occupation, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Medicine and Dentistry  5.0 / 5
0
5
Biology  4.8 / 5
0
5
English Language  4.3 / 5
0
5
Education and Training  4.0 / 5
0
5
Therapy and Counseling  3.9 / 5
0
5
Administration and Management  3.9 / 5
0
5

Abilities

Top abilities for urologists, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Problem Sensitivity  4.8 / 5
0
5
Written Comprehension  4.4 / 5
0
5
Deductive Reasoning  4.2 / 5
0
5
Inductive Reasoning  4.2 / 5
0
5
Oral Comprehension  4.2 / 5
0
5
Written Expression  4.2 / 5
0
5

Daily Tasks

Urologists typically:

  • Diagnose or treat diseases or disorders of genitourinary organs and tracts including erectile dysfunction (ED), infertility, incontinence, bladder cancer, prostate cancer, urethral stones, or premature ejaculation.
  • Examine patients using equipment, such as radiograph (x-ray) machines or fluoroscopes, to determine the nature and extent of disorder or injury.
  • Order and interpret the results of diagnostic tests, such as prostate specific antigen (PSA) screening, to detect prostate cancer.
  • Document or review patients' histories.
  • Prescribe or administer antibiotics, antiseptics, or compresses to treat infection or injury.
  • Treat urologic disorders using alternatives to traditional surgery such as extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy, laparoscopy, or laser techniques.
  • Provide urology consultation to physicians or other health care professionals.
  • Treat lower urinary tract dysfunctions using equipment such as diathermy machines, catheters, cystoscopes, or radium emanation tubes.
  • Direct the work of nurses, residents, or other staff to provide patient care.
  • Perform abdominal, pelvic, or retroperitoneal surgeries.
  • Prescribe medications to treat patients with erectile dysfunction (ED), infertility, or ejaculation problems.
  • Refer patients to specialists when condition exceeds experience, expertise, or scope of practice.

Work Activities

  • Documenting/Recording Information
  • Assisting and Caring for Others
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  • Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  • Processing Information
  • Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  • Getting Information
  • Analyzing Data or Information
  • Working with Computers
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  • Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  • Performing for or Working Directly with the Public

Tools & Technology

Common tools and software used in this occupation include: Hot technologies: eClinicalWorks EHR software In-demand technologies: Epic Systems

What Major Will Prepare You For This Career?

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Also Known As

Acute Care Physician, DO Physician (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Physician), General Urologist, MD (Medical Doctor), Male Infertility Specialist, Neurourologist, Owner, Pediatric Urologist, Physician, Practicing Urologist, Surgeon, Urologic Surgeon, Urologist, Urology MD (Urology Medical Doctor), Urology Physician.

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