Pediatricians, General pay in California
In California, the median pay for pediatricians, general is $102.95 an hour ($214,140 a year). About 6,680 people work in this job there.
That is 2% higher than the U.S. median ($210,040). California ranks 24th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for pediatricians, general in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $49.33 | $102,600 |
| 25% of workers | $60.57 | $125,990 |
| Half of workers (median) | $102.95 | $214,140 |
| 75% of workers | $144.47 | $300,500 |
| 90% of workers | $179.07 | $372,460 |
Pediatricians, General pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $395,040 | 100 |
| Vallejo | $357,320 | 0 |
| Bakersfield-Delano | $290,420 | 70 |
| Fresno | $289,290 | 410 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $262,650 | 630 |
| Visalia | $262,270 | 30 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $207,450 | 810 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $176,900 | 3,080 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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 California
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $281,590 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $168,520 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $313,890 |
| Psychiatrists | $353,500 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $301,240 |
| Neurologists | $357,080 |
| Cardiologists | $185,610 |
| Pharmacists | $164,610 |
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