Pediatrician, General Salary in New York (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
New York Median
$212,150
per year
Hourly Rate
$102.00
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+1% vs US median
US median $210,040
State Rank
#25 of 49
4,570 employed here

How much does a Pediatrician, General make in New York?

A Pediatrician, General working in New York earns a median salary of $212,150 per year, or about $102.00 per hour. That is 1% above the national median of $210,040 for this occupation.

Within New York, entry-level pay starts around $82,320 while the top 10% make $357,440 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $101,150 and $265,240 a year.

Pediatrician, General salary range in New York

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$82,320$39.58
25th percentile (early career)$101,150$48.63
50th percentile (median)$212,150$102.00
75th percentile (experienced)$265,240$127.52
90th percentile (top earners)$357,440$171.85

How New York compares

New York ranks 25th 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 New York

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 New York pay ($212,150) 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 New York?
The median Pediatrician, General salary in New York is $212,150 per year, or about $102.00 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $82,320 at the entry level to $357,440 for the top 10% of earners.
How does New York pay compare to the national average?
New York pays Pediatricians, General about 1% more than the national median of $210,040. New York ranks 25th out of 49 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is New York a good state for Pediatricians, General?
Yes on pay — New York pays above the national median for this occupation, at $212,150 a year. About 4,570 Pediatricians, General are employed in New York. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in New York?
The highest-paying occupations in New York include Cardiologist ($492,040), Anesthesiologist ($445,660), Radiologist ($441,580), 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.