Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
- 10th Percentile — Entry Level$91,470
- 25th Percentile — Junior$138,290
- 50th Percentile — Median$210,040
- 75th Percentile — Senior$273,700
- 90th Percentile — Top Earners$338,500
The top 10% of Pediatricians General earn $338,500 or more per year. Entry-level professionals can expect to start around $91,470, with significant growth over the first 5 years.
Salary by State
Geographic salary comparison
| State | Avg Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | $378,020 | +78.2% |
| South Dakota | $288,400 | +36.0% |
| Montana | $284,770 | +34.3% |
| Alaska | $282,020 | +33.0% |
| Idaho | $273,550 | +29.0% |
| Oklahoma | $257,980 | +21.6% |
| New Hampshire | $255,760 | +20.6% |
| Wisconsin | $245,400 | +15.7% |
| Maine | $243,380 | +14.7% |
| North Dakota | $242,000 | +14.1% |
| Arizona | $239,830 | +13.1% |
| Alabama | $237,810 | +12.1% |
| Pennsylvania | $236,790 | +11.6% |
| South Carolina | $233,160 | +9.9% |
| Massachusetts | $228,920 | +7.9% |
| Minnesota | $228,400 | +7.7% |
| Oregon | $228,070 | +7.5% |
| Illinois | $225,740 | +6.4% |
| Missouri | $225,730 | +6.4% |
| Ohio | $223,710 | +5.5% |
| Kansas | $221,860 | +4.6% |
| Iowa | $221,690 | +4.5% |
| California | $221,480 | +4.4% |
| Utah | $220,460 | +3.9% |
| Connecticut | $220,010 | +3.7% |
| New Mexico | $216,420 | +2.0% |
| Nevada (est.) | $216,352 | +2.0% |
| Rhode Island | $215,550 | +1.6% |
| Mississippi | $214,380 | +1.1% |
| Delaware | $213,680 | +0.7% |
| Nebraska | $210,390 | -0.8% |
| Virginia | $210,010 | -1.0% |
| Vermont | $207,630 | -2.1% |
| New York | $205,770 | -3.0% |
| Maryland | $202,610 | -4.5% |
| Washington | $201,120 | -5.2% |
| Colorado | $199,990 | -5.7% |
| Wyoming (est.) | $197,262 | -7.0% |
| Michigan | $195,760 | -7.7% |
| Indiana | $195,330 | -7.9% |
| Texas | $194,140 | -8.5% |
| New Jersey | $194,010 | -8.5% |
| Tennessee | $188,280 | -11.2% |
| Kentucky | $188,030 | -11.4% |
| North Carolina | $183,450 | -13.5% |
| Arkansas | $182,700 | -13.9% |
| Hawaii | $177,890 | -16.1% |
| Florida | $172,610 | -18.6% |
| West Virginia | $164,720 | -22.3% |
| Georgia | $153,380 | -27.7% |
| District of Columbia | $116,210 | -45.2% |
What Factors Affect Pediatricians General Salary?
Key factors affecting compensation
Pay for Pediatricians General is influenced by geographic location, years of experience, employer type, and educational background. Location alone is a large factor: Louisiana pays an average of $378,020, while District of Columbia pays $116,210 — a gap of $261,810 per year.
The middle half of Pediatricians General earn between $138,290 and $273,700 per year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $91,470, while the top 10% earn more than $338,500.
These figures are the wages employers report to BLS: base pay plus commissions, production bonuses and tips. They exclude overtime pay, shift differentials, year-end bonuses, benefits and self-employed workers, so total compensation can be higher than the numbers shown.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this salary
What is the average salary for Pediatricians General?
The average salary for Pediatricians General in the United States is $212,110 per year, with a median of $210,040.
What is the starting salary for Pediatricians General?
Entry-level Pediatricians General typically earn between $91,470 and $138,290 per year depending on location and employer.
What state pays Pediatricians General the most?
Louisiana pays Pediatricians General the most at $378,020 per year on average, followed by South Dakota ($288,400) and Montana ($284,770).
How much do Pediatricians General make per hour?
Based on the average annual salary of $212,110, Pediatricians General earn approximately $101.98 per hour (based on 2,080 working hours/year).
Is Pediatricians General a good career in 2026?
BLS counts 39,390 Pediatricians General jobs in the United States, with a mean annual wage of $212,110 and a median of $210,040 (OEWS May 2025). This site does not publish job-growth projections; the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook covers the outlook for each occupation.
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