Pediatricians, General Salary
Pediatricians, General earn a median $210,040 a year nationally. Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
U.S. median
$210,040
$100.98 per hour
Range
$91,470 – $239,200+
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
39,390
across the U.S.
▼0.0%
Pay trend: The median for pediatricians, general in the U.S. fell from $210,130 (May 2024) to $210,040 (May 2025). That trailed inflation (2.4%), so buying power slipped about 2.4%.
What pediatricians, general do
Diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases and injuries in children. May refer patients to specialists for further diagnosis or treatment, as needed.
- Typical education
- Doctoral or professional degree
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Internship/residency
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +1.5% (slower than average)
- Openings per year
- 1,000
- Self-employed
- 4%
Employment of pediatricians, general is projected to grow 1.5% from 2025 to 2035, slower than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 1,000 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Pediatricians, General take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$156,321
per year · effective tax rate 25.6%
$13,027Monthly
$6,513Twice a month
$6,012Every 2 weeks
$75.15Hourly
- Federal income tax$39,144
- Social Security (6.2%)$11,439
- Medicare (1.45%)$3,136
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$156,321
Marginal rate: 24% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $91,470 | $43.98 | $73,179 |
| 25th percentile | $138,290 | $66.49 | $105,787 |
| Median (50th) | $210,040 | $100.98 | $156,321 |
| 75th percentile | $273,700+ | $131.59 | $198,700 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $338,500+ | $162.74 | $239,297 |
Best cities for pediatricians, general (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York, NY | $216,040 | $149,034 | $132,401 | 4,510 |
| 2 | Los Angeles, CA | $176,900 | $117,655 | $103,601 | 3,080 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- New York, NY — $216,040
- Los Angeles, CA — $176,900
Pediatricians, General salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | $239,200+ | — | $327,485 | $161,820 – $239,200+ | 40 |
| Idaho | $239,200+ | — | $199,055 | $169,880 – $239,200+ | 60 |
| New Hampshire | $239,200+ | — | $198,518 | $104,030 – $239,200+ | 210 |
| Montana | $239,200+ | — | $184,346 | $161,060 – $239,200+ | 50 |
| Wisconsin | $239,200+ | — | $183,256 | $75,590 – $239,200+ | 350 |
| Alaska | $239,200+ | — | $194,599 | $224,040 – $239,200+ | 60 |
| Iowa | $239,200+ | — | $182,028 | $69,670 – $239,200+ | 230 |
| South Dakota | $239,200+ | — | $188,178 | $212,910 – $239,200+ | 80 |
| Maine | $239,200+ | — | $164,416 | $117,960 – $239,200+ | 130 |
| Oklahoma | $236,780 | +4.7% | $164,393 | $177,880 – $239,200+ | 280 |
| North Dakota | $234,950 | +4.3% | $169,979 | $155,320 – $239,200+ | 90 |
| Arizona | $233,950 | +2.9% | $167,005 | $111,020 – $239,200+ | 1,230 |
| Minnesota | $226,660 | +6.7% | $152,735 | $83,920 – $239,200+ | 890 |
| Pennsylvania | $226,440 | +4.0% | $160,763 | $135,370 – $239,200+ | 1,120 |
| Oregon | $224,690 | +23.5% | $146,622 | $165,440 – $239,200+ | 620 |
| Missouri | $223,910 | +4.1% | $156,467 | $65,850 – $239,200+ | 500 |
| Massachusetts | $221,170 | +3.7% | $153,417 | $125,170 – $239,200+ | 2,310 |
| Delaware | $219,190 | +3.7% | $149,830 | $82,540 – $239,200+ | 180 |
| Rhode Island | $218,080 | +3.7% | $153,281 | $114,650 – $239,200+ | 180 |
| Ohio | $217,970 | +3.7% | $156,943 | $163,780 – $239,200+ | 2,110 |
| South Carolina | $217,120 | +7.5% | $149,666 | $119,020 – $239,200+ | 420 |
| Connecticut | $216,830 | +0.5% | $150,453 | $90,890 – $239,200+ | 1,310 |
| Vermont | $215,350 | +16.8% | $147,652 | $86,790 – $239,200+ | 130 |
| California | $214,140 | — | $140,872 | $102,600 – $239,200+ | 6,680 |
| New York | $212,150 | +36.4% | $146,399 | $82,320 – $239,200+ | 4,570 |
| Utah | $210,360 | +8.3% | $148,057 | $121,790 – $239,200+ | 310 |
| Kansas | $209,840 | +7.7% | $145,265 | $127,550 – $239,200+ | 110 |
| Alabama | $209,490 | +3.5% | $145,707 | $168,700 – $239,200+ | — |
| Michigan | $204,690 | +12.4% | $143,933 | $81,550 – $239,200+ | 1,340 |
| New Mexico | $202,390 | −14.9% | $142,101 | $112,320 – $239,200+ | 270 |
| New Jersey | $201,560 | +17.6% | $139,427 | $79,800 – $239,200+ | 1,280 |
| Hawaii | $197,090 | −5.5% | $133,051 | $102,260 – $239,200+ | 470 |
| Illinois | $196,760 | −5.3% | $136,917 | $106,520 – $239,200+ | 1,180 |
| Colorado | $196,440 | −4.3% | $138,338 | $107,990 – $239,200+ | 570 |
| Virginia | $195,940 | +3.6% | $135,448 | $89,850 – $239,200+ | 750 |
| Mississippi | $183,650 | −22.5% | $130,177 | $112,120 – $239,200+ | 40 |
| North Carolina | $183,550 | −8.9% | $129,908 | $85,220 – $239,200+ | 740 |
| Florida | $182,010 | −6.7% | $135,670 | $68,590 – $239,200+ | 700 |
| Maryland | $181,640 | −12.7% | $126,777 | $134,620 – $239,200+ | 580 |
| Indiana | $177,300 | −12.4% | $127,250 | $140,450 – $239,200+ | 1,080 |
| Tennessee | $176,210 | +0.0% | $131,706 | $69,110 – $239,200+ | 740 |
| Nebraska | $175,990 | −5.7% | $124,427 | $71,120 – $239,200+ | 290 |
| Kentucky | $175,690 | −26.1% | $125,319 | $65,160 – $239,200+ | 380 |
| Texas | $173,360 | −7.6% | $129,758 | $77,570 – $239,200+ | 2,740 |
| Washington | $169,540 | −19.2% | $127,147 | $95,200 – $239,200+ | 480 |
| Arkansas | $160,440 | +114.2% | $114,882 | $64,090 – $239,200+ | 100 |
| West Virginia | $158,470 | −12.6% | $112,877 | $62,510 – $239,200+ | 140 |
| Georgia | $149,990 | −7.6% | $106,622 | $87,480 – $239,200+ | — |
| District of Columbia | $79,240 | −46.1% | $60,808 | $79,240 – $221,960 | — |
Related jobs
| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $239,200+ | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.4% |
| Psychiatrist | $239,200+ | Doctoral or professional degree | +7.2% |
| Physicians, Pathologists | $239,200+ | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.8% |
| Radiologist | $239,200+ | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.4% |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | $224,990 | Doctoral or professional degree | +1.3% |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $236,590 | Master's degree | +9.7% |
| Family Medicine Physician | $239,200+ | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.3% |
| Neurologist | $239,200+ | Doctoral or professional degree | +6.4% |
| Dentists, General | $170,950 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.7% |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $239,200+ | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.0% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pediatricians, general make?
The national median salary for pediatricians, general is $210,040 a year ($100.98 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $91,470 and the top 10% earn over $239,200+. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays pediatricians, general the most?
Louisiana has the highest median pay at $239,200+. After taxes and local prices, New York, NY offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many pediatricians, general are there in the U.S.?
About 39,390 people work as pediatricians, general nationwide.