Pediatrician, General salary in New Jersey
What pediatricians, general earn in New Jersey and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$201,560$96.91 per hour
vs U.S.−4%U.S. median $210,040
Middle half earn$119,900 – $252,460Top 10%: $308,390+
Jobs1,2801.18× the U.S. concentration
Pediatrician, General pay in New Jersey cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $216,040 | $103.87 | 4,510 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $226,440 | $108.86 | 870 |
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $152,990 | $73.55 | 90 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $212,490 | $102.16 | 80 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $208,430 | $100.21 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in New Jersey
Pediatrician, General pay in similar states
Michigan · $204,690 New Mexico · $202,390 Hawaii · $197,090 Illinois · $196,760 Colorado · $196,440 Virginia · $195,940
Other healthcare salaries in New Jersey
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $37,090 Registered Nurses · $106,500 Nursing Assistants · $46,830 Medical Assistants · $47,210 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $75,160 Pharmacy Technicians · $39,610 Dental Assistants · $49,390 Nurse Practitioners · $159,310 Physical Therapists · $112,140 Physicians, All Other · $285,010 Pharmacists · $137,620 Dental Hygienists · $107,040
Questions
How much does a pediatrician, general make in New Jersey?
Pediatricians, General in New Jersey earned a median of $201,560 a year ($96.91 an hour) in May 2025, 4% less than the national median of $210,040. The middle half earned $119,900 to $252,460.
Where in New Jersey do pediatricians, general earn the most?
Among areas in New Jersey, pay was highest in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD at $226,440.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.