Pediatrician, General Salary in Florida (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Pediatricians, General in Florida, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Florida Median
$182,010
per year
Hourly Rate
$87.50
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-13% vs US median
US median $210,040
State Rank
#38 of 49
700 employed here

How much does a Pediatrician, General make in Florida?

Pediatricians, General in Florida take home a median of $182,010 annually — roughly $87.50 an hour — which runs 13% below the national median of $210,040.

Within Florida, entry-level pay starts around $68,590 while the top 10% make $239,990 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $96,920 and $210,010 a year.

Pediatrician, General salary range in Florida

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$68,590$32.98
25th percentile (early career)$96,920$46.60
50th percentile (median)$182,010$87.50
75th percentile (experienced)$210,010$100.97
90th percentile (top earners)$239,990$115.38

How Florida compares

Florida ranks 38th out of 49 states and territories for Pediatrician, General pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Louisiana$502,720
2Idaho$297,680
3New Hampshire$273,410
4Montana$273,260
5Wisconsin$269,790

Working as a Pediatrician, General in Florida

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 Florida pay ($182,010) 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 Florida?
The median Pediatrician, General salary in Florida is $182,010 per year, or about $87.50 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $68,590 at the entry level to $239,990 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Florida pay compare to the national average?
Florida pays Pediatricians, General about 13% less than the national median of $210,040. Florida ranks 38th out of 49 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Florida a good state for Pediatricians, General?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $182,010 a year. About 700 Pediatricians, General are employed in Florida. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Florida?
The highest-paying occupations in Florida include Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($473,750), Anesthesiologist ($465,370), Surgeon, All Other ($429,990), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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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.