Median Salary
$210,040
per year, national
Hourly Rate
$100.98
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
Top 10% Earn
$338,500
entry level starts ~$91,470
Pay Grade
A+
elite pay · 39,000 employed
How much does a Pediatrician, General make?
A Pediatrician, General earns a median annual salary of $210,040 in the United States, which works out to roughly $100.98 per hour for full-time work. Most Pediatricians, General earn between $91,470 at the entry level and $338,500 at the senior end, with the middle 50% taking home between $138,290 and $273,700 a year.
That is $148,650 more than the median across all occupations in BLS data ($61,390).
Pediatrician, General salary range by percentile
Half of all Pediatricians, General earn between $138,290 and $273,700 a year.
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $91,470 | $43.98 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $138,290 | $66.49 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $210,040 | $100.98 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $273,700 | $131.59 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $338,500 | $162.74 |
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Highest-paying states for Pediatrician, General
Where you work matters more than almost anything else. Louisiana leads the country for Pediatrician, General pay at $502,720 a year, followed by Idaho ($297,680) and New Hampshire ($273,410). At the other end, District of Columbia posts the lowest median at $79,240 — a gap of $423,480 for the same job, driven by local demand, industry mix, and cost of living.
Pediatrician, General salary in every state
Official BLS state-level figures across 49 states and territories. Click a state for the full local breakdown.
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 $215,350California $214,140New 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
Workforce and education
About 39,000 people work as Pediatricians, General in the United States. On qualifications: a bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement, per O*NET occupation data.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Pediatrician, General make in the United States?
The median Pediatrician, General salary in the United States is $210,040 per year, or about $100.98 per hour, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates. Entry-level pay (10th percentile) starts around $91,470, while the top 10% of earners make $338,500 or more.
How does Pediatrician, General pay compare to other jobs?
With a pay grade of A+ (elite pay), the Pediatrician, General median of $210,040 is above the national median across all occupations tracked in BLS data ($61,390).
Which state pays Pediatricians, General the most?
Louisiana is the highest-paying state for Pediatricians, General, with a median salary of $502,720 per year, based on official state-level BLS wage estimates.
How long does it take to become a Pediatrician, General?
Becoming a Pediatrician, General typically requires about 4 years of college. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
How many Pediatricians, General work in the United States?
About 39,000 people were employed as Pediatricians, General in the United States in the latest BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics 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). Percentiles, employment, and state figures are official BLS estimates; hourly figures assume 2,080 hours/year. Individual pay varies by employer, experience, and location.