Pediatrician, General salary in Tennessee
What pediatricians, general earn in Tennessee and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$176,210$84.72 per hour
vs U.S.−16%U.S. median $210,040
Middle half earn$158,770 – $223,750Top 10%: $376,660+
Jobs7400.90× the U.S. concentration
Pediatrician, General pay in Tennessee cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $176,210 | $84.72 | 400 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $168,200 | $80.87 | 120 |
| Johnson City, TN | $64,220 | $30.87 | 50 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $163,320 | $78.52 | – |
| Knoxville, TN | $164,720 | $79.19 | – |
Hospitals and jobs in Tennessee
Pediatrician, General pay in similar states
Florida · $182,010 Maryland · $181,640 Indiana · $177,300 Nebraska · $175,990 Kentucky · $175,690 Texas · $173,360
Other healthcare salaries in Tennessee
Registered Nurses · $81,500 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $32,130 Nursing Assistants · $37,990 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $58,870 Medical Assistants · $39,570 Nurse Practitioners · $117,590 Pharmacy Technicians · $41,920 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $62,070 Pharmacists · $133,390 Dental Assistants · $46,720 Physicians, All Other · $301,290 Physical Therapists · $100,140
Questions
How much does a pediatrician, general make in Tennessee?
Pediatricians, General in Tennessee earned a median of $176,210 a year ($84.72 an hour) in May 2025, 16% less than the national median of $210,040. The middle half earned $158,770 to $223,750.
Where in Tennessee do pediatricians, general earn the most?
Among areas in Tennessee, pay was highest in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN at $176,210.
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.