California Median
$214,140
per year
Hourly Rate
$102.95
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+2% vs US median
US median $210,040
State Rank
#24 of 49
6,680 employed here
How much does a Pediatrician, General make in California?
Pediatricians, General in California take home a median of $214,140 annually — roughly $102.95 an hour — which runs 2% above the national median of $210,040.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $102,600 while the top 10% make $372,460 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $125,990 and $300,500 a year.
Pediatrician, General salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $102,600 | $49.33 |
|
| 25th percentile (early career) | $125,990 | $60.57 |
|
| 50th percentile (median) | $214,140 | $102.95 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $300,500 | $144.47 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $372,460 | $179.07 |
|
How California compares
California ranks 24th out of 49 states and territories for Pediatrician, General pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Pediatrician, General salary in other states
Louisiana $502,720Idaho $297,680New Hampshire $273,410Montana $273,260Wisconsin $269,790Alaska $267,390Iowa $262,440South Dakota $257,610Maine $245,920Oklahoma $236,780North Dakota $234,950Arizona $233,950Minnesota $226,660Pennsylvania $226,440Oregon $224,690Missouri $223,910Massachusetts $221,170Delaware $219,190Rhode Island $218,080Ohio $217,970South Carolina $217,120Connecticut $216,830Vermont $215,350New York $212,150Utah $210,360Kansas $209,840Alabama $209,490Michigan $204,690New Mexico $202,390New Jersey $201,560Hawaii $197,090Illinois $196,760Colorado $196,440Virginia $195,940Mississippi $183,650North Carolina $183,550Florida $182,010Maryland $181,640Indiana $177,300Tennessee $176,210Nebraska $175,990Kentucky $175,690Texas $173,360Washington $169,540Arkansas $160,440West Virginia $158,470Georgia $149,990District of Columbia $79,240
Working as a Pediatrician, General in California
Nationally, about 39,000 people work as Pediatricians, General in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare California pay ($214,140) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Pediatrician, General make in California?
The median Pediatrician, General salary in California is $214,140 per year, or about $102.95 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $102,600 at the entry level to $372,460 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Pediatricians, General about 2% more than the national median of $210,040. California ranks 24th out of 49 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Pediatricians, General?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $214,140 a year. About 6,680 Pediatricians, General are employed in California. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
← See the national Pediatrician, General salary report
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.