Pediatricians, General pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for pediatricians, general is $100.98 an hour ($210,040 a year). About 39,390 people work in this job there.
Pay range for pediatricians, general in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $43.98 | $91,470 |
| 25% of workers | $66.49 | $138,290 |
| Half of workers (median) | $100.98 | $210,040 |
| 75% of workers | $131.59 | $273,700 |
| 90% of workers | $162.74 | $338,500 |
Best-paying states for pediatricians, general
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | $502,720 | 40 |
| Idaho | $297,680 | 60 |
| New Hampshire | $273,410 | 210 |
| Montana | $273,260 | 50 |
| Wisconsin | $269,790 | 350 |
| Alaska | $267,390 | 60 |
| Iowa | $262,440 | 230 |
| South Dakota | $257,610 | 80 |
| Maine | $245,920 | 130 |
| Oklahoma | $236,780 | 280 |
Pay by state
- Arizona · $233,950
- California · $214,140
- Colorado · $196,440
- Connecticut · $216,830
- Florida · $182,010
- Illinois · $196,760
- Indiana · $177,300
- Maryland · $181,640
- Massachusetts · $221,170
- Michigan · $204,690
- Minnesota · $226,660
- Missouri · $223,910
- New Jersey · $201,560
- New York · $212,150
- North Carolina · $183,550
- Ohio · $217,970
- Oregon · $224,690
- Pennsylvania · $226,440
- Tennessee · $176,210
- Texas · $173,360
- Virginia · $195,940
Education, experience and outlook for pediatricians, general
- Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Internship/residency (BLS)
- Job outlook: +1.5% over ten years, little or no change · about 1,000 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in the U.S.
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $265,930 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $132,300 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $244,180 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $256,560 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $335,550 |
| Psychiatrists | $281,870 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $292,910 |
| Cardiologists | $496,010 |
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