Source: SalaryDr salary data for Neurosurgery in New York (Academic) (N=3 verified submissions, updated February 4, 2026, data as of 2026-02-04). URL: https://www.salarydr.com
Real compensation data for neurosurgeons working in academic settings in New York.
$600,000
$576,667
$430,000
$700,000
Based on 2 responses, Academic Neurosurgery physicians in New York report the following call schedule patterns:
Average work week: 68 hours
Compare Neurosurgery salaries across different practice settings in New York:
Explore city-level salary data for Neurosurgery physicians in New York. Note: City pages show all practice settings combined.
The average Neurosurgery salary for Academic settings in New York is $576,667, with a median of $600,000. This is based on 3 verified submissions.
Academic physicians in New York earn a median of $600,000, compared to $1,187,500 for all Neurosurgery physicians in New York. This represents a -49% lower salary than the state average.
Key factors include years of experience (3 years average in this data), geographic location within New York, subspecialty training, and individual productivity metrics. Academic settings may emphasize research and teaching contributions.
Academic Neurosurgery physicians in New York earn a median of $600,000, compared to $850,000 nationally for Academic settings. This is -29% below the national average for Academic settings.
Academic Neurosurgery physicians in New York work an average of 68 hours per week. Academic positions may include protected time for research and teaching.
Academic settings offer Teaching opportunities, Research funding, Academic prestige. However, physicians should also consider challenges such as Lower compensation and Publish or perish.
Based on our database, we have 3 verified submissions from Neurosurgery physicians in Academic settings in New York. This represents approximately 38% of all Neurosurgery submissions from New York.
Average Salary
$576,667
Median Salary
$600,000
Salary Range
$430,000 - $700,000
National Average
$839,453
Difference
-31% vs National Average
Sample Size
3 local / 16 national reports
Distribution based on 3 verified physician salary submissions.
Median Salary: $600,000
Average satisfaction rating reported by Neurosurgery physicians (1-5 scale).
Percentage of Neurosurgery physicians who would choose this specialty again.
Physicians cite the variety of cases and patient relationships as most rewarding aspects of this specialty.
On-call demands, administrative burden, and work-life balance are cited as the top challenges.
| Years of Experience | Average Salary | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 years | $600,000 | 1 submissions |
| 3-5 years | $565,000 | 2 submissions |
* Experience levels with fewer than 3 submissions may be omitted for privacy.