Pediatrician, General Salary in Pennsylvania (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Pennsylvania Median
$226,440
per year
Hourly Rate
$108.87
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+8% vs US median
US median $210,040
State Rank
#14 of 49
1,120 employed here

How much does a Pediatrician, General make in Pennsylvania?

A Pediatrician, General working in Pennsylvania earns a median salary of $226,440 per year, or about $108.87 per hour. That is 8% above the national median of $210,040 for this occupation.

Within Pennsylvania, entry-level pay starts around $135,370 while the top 10% make $356,540 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $192,300 and $264,170 a year.

Pediatrician, General salary range in Pennsylvania

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$135,370$65.08
25th percentile (early career)$192,300$92.45
50th percentile (median)$226,440$108.87
75th percentile (experienced)$264,170$127.00
90th percentile (top earners)$356,540$171.41

How Pennsylvania compares

Pennsylvania ranks 14th 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 Pennsylvania

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 Pennsylvania pay ($226,440) 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 Pennsylvania?
The median Pediatrician, General salary in Pennsylvania is $226,440 per year, or about $108.87 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $135,370 at the entry level to $356,540 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Pennsylvania pay compare to the national average?
Pennsylvania pays Pediatricians, General about 8% more than the national median of $210,040. Pennsylvania ranks 14th out of 49 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Pennsylvania a good state for Pediatricians, General?
Yes on pay — Pennsylvania pays above the national median for this occupation, at $226,440 a year. About 1,120 Pediatricians, General are employed in Pennsylvania. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Pennsylvania?
The highest-paying occupations in Pennsylvania include Cardiologist ($579,120), Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons ($553,740), Anesthesiologist ($461,390), 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.