Pediatrician, General Salary in Indiana (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Indiana Median
$177,300
per year
Hourly Rate
$85.24
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-16% vs US median
US median $210,040
State Rank
#40 of 49
1,080 employed here

How much does a Pediatrician, General make in Indiana?

Pediatricians, General in Indiana take home a median of $177,300 annually — roughly $85.24 an hour — which runs 16% below the national median of $210,040.

Within Indiana, entry-level pay starts around $140,450 while the top 10% make $277,150 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $168,830 and $212,530 a year.

Pediatrician, General salary range in Indiana

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$140,450$67.52
25th percentile (early career)$168,830$81.17
50th percentile (median)$177,300$85.24
75th percentile (experienced)$212,530$102.18
90th percentile (top earners)$277,150$133.25

How Indiana compares

Indiana ranks 40th 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 Indiana

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 Indiana pay ($177,300) 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 Indiana?
The median Pediatrician, General salary in Indiana is $177,300 per year, or about $85.24 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $140,450 at the entry level to $277,150 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Indiana pay compare to the national average?
Indiana pays Pediatricians, General about 16% less than the national median of $210,040. Indiana ranks 40th out of 49 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Indiana a good state for Pediatricians, General?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $177,300 a year. About 1,080 Pediatricians, General are employed in Indiana. 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 Indiana?
The highest-paying occupations in Indiana include Cardiologist ($588,890), Surgeon, All Other ($459,300), Radiologist ($430,640), 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.