Pediatrician, General salary
What pediatricians, general earn across the U.S., in every state and in the top-paying metro areas.
Median pay$210,040$100.98 per hour
Average pay$212,110$101.98 per hour
Middle half earn$138,290 – $273,700Top 10%: $338,500+
Jobs39,390Employed nationwide
Pediatrician, General salary by state
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| State | Median | Hourly | Jobs | Per 1,000 jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $209,490 | $100.72 | – | – |
| Alaska | $267,390 | $128.55 | 60 | 0.17 |
| Arizona | $233,950 | $112.47 | 1,230 | 0.38 |
| Arkansas | $160,440 | $77.13 | 100 | 0.08 |
| California | $214,140 | $102.95 | 6,680 | 0.37 |
| Colorado | $196,440 | $94.44 | 570 | 0.2 |
| Connecticut | $216,830 | $104.25 | 1,310 | 0.77 |
| Delaware | $219,190 | $105.38 | 180 | 0.37 |
| Florida | $182,010 | $87.51 | 700 | 0.07 |
| Georgia | $149,990 | $72.11 | – | – |
| Hawaii | $197,090 | $94.76 | 470 | 0.75 |
| Idaho | $297,680 | $143.11 | 60 | 0.07 |
| Illinois | $196,760 | $94.60 | 1,180 | 0.19 |
| Indiana | $177,300 | $85.24 | 1,080 | 0.34 |
| Iowa | $262,440 | $126.17 | 230 | 0.15 |
| Kansas | $209,840 | $100.89 | 110 | 0.08 |
| Kentucky | $175,690 | $84.47 | 380 | 0.19 |
| Louisiana | $502,720 | $241.69 | 40 | 0.02 |
| Maine | $245,920 | $118.23 | 130 | 0.21 |
| Maryland | $181,640 | $87.33 | 580 | 0.21 |
| Massachusetts | $221,170 | $106.33 | 2,310 | 0.64 |
| Michigan | $204,690 | $98.41 | 1,340 | 0.3 |
| Minnesota | $226,660 | $108.97 | 890 | 0.3 |
| Mississippi | $183,650 | $88.29 | 40 | 0.04 |
| Missouri | $223,910 | $107.65 | 500 | 0.17 |
| Montana | $273,260 | $131.38 | 50 | 0.1 |
| Nebraska | $175,990 | $84.61 | 290 | 0.28 |
| New Hampshire | $273,410 | $131.45 | 210 | 0.31 |
| New Jersey | $201,560 | $96.91 | 1,280 | 0.3 |
| New Mexico | $202,390 | $97.30 | 270 | 0.31 |
| New York | $212,150 | $101.99 | 4,570 | 0.47 |
| North Carolina | $183,550 | $88.25 | 740 | 0.15 |
| North Dakota | $234,950 | $112.96 | 90 | 0.2 |
| Ohio | $217,970 | $104.80 | 2,110 | 0.38 |
| Oklahoma | $236,780 | $113.84 | 280 | 0.16 |
| Oregon | $224,690 | $108.02 | 620 | 0.31 |
| Pennsylvania | $226,440 | $108.86 | 1,120 | 0.18 |
| Rhode Island | $218,080 | $104.85 | 180 | 0.36 |
| South Carolina | $217,120 | $104.38 | 420 | 0.18 |
| South Dakota | $257,610 | $123.85 | 80 | 0.19 |
| Tennessee | $176,210 | $84.72 | 740 | 0.23 |
| Texas | $173,360 | $83.34 | 2,740 | 0.2 |
| Utah | $210,360 | $101.13 | 310 | 0.18 |
| Vermont | $215,350 | $103.53 | 130 | 0.42 |
| Virginia | $195,940 | $94.20 | 750 | 0.18 |
| Washington | $169,540 | $81.51 | 480 | 0.14 |
| West Virginia | $158,470 | $76.19 | 140 | 0.19 |
| Wisconsin | $269,790 | $129.71 | 350 | 0.12 |
| Wyoming | – | – | 100 | 0.36 |
Top-paying metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $395,040 | 100 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $298,830 | 60 |
| Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $290,420 | 70 |
| Fresno, CA | $289,290 | 410 |
| Manchester-Nashua, NH | $287,040 | 80 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $276,470 | 60 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $271,410 | 70 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $271,190 | 90 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $262,650 | 630 |
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $257,610 | 50 |
| Salem, OR | $256,710 | 60 |
| Anchorage, AK | $251,830 | 50 |
| Portland-South Portland, ME | $245,920 | 80 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $242,160 | 340 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $236,780 | 140 |
Metro areas with the most pediatricians, general
| Metro area | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 4,510 | $216,040 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 3,080 | $176,900 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | 1,860 | $221,170 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | 1,080 | $233,950 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | 1,040 | $124,190 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | 920 | $170,020 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 870 | $226,440 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 860 | $188,340 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | 810 | $207,450 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | 730 | $218,000 |
| Cleveland, OH | 650 | $217,970 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | 630 | $262,650 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 600 | $226,280 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 550 | $172,520 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | 480 | $212,660 |
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Questions
How much does a pediatrician, general make?
The median pay for pediatricians, general in the U.S. was $210,040 a year ($100.98 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $138,290 and $273,700.
Which states pay pediatricians, general the most?
The highest pay was in Louisiana ($502,720), Idaho ($297,680), New Hampshire ($273,410), Montana ($273,260), Wisconsin ($269,790). The lowest was in Georgia ($149,990), West Virginia ($158,470), Arkansas ($160,440).
How many pediatricians, general are there in the U.S.?
About 39,390 people were employed as pediatricians, general in May 2025.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Metro areas with fewer than 50 jobs in this occupation are left out. All healthcare salaries.