SOC 29-1221 · May 2025 · United States
Pediatricians, General
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Pediatricians, General across the United States is $210,040 per year, measured over 39,390 jobs. The highest state median is in Louisiana, at $502,720.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Pediatricians, General
Pay for this occupation varies by 534.4% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Louisiana pays $502,720 and District of Columbia pays $79,240.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Louisiana | $502,720 | 40 | |
| 2 | Idaho | $297,680 | 60 | |
| 3 | New Hampshire | $273,410 | 210 | |
| 4 | Montana | $273,260 | 50 | |
| 5 | Wisconsin | $269,790 | 350 | |
| 6 | Alaska | $267,390 | 60 | |
| 7 | Iowa | $262,440 | 230 | |
| 8 | South Dakota | $257,610 | 80 | |
| 9 | Maine | $245,920 | 130 | |
| 10 | Oklahoma | $236,780 | 280 |
States with the most Pediatricians, General jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 6,680 | $214,140 | |
| 2 | New York | 4,570 | $212,150 | |
| 3 | Texas | 2,740 | $173,360 | |
| 4 | Massachusetts | 2,310 | $221,170 | |
| 5 | Ohio | 2,110 | $217,970 | |
| 6 | Michigan | 1,340 | $204,690 | |
| 7 | Connecticut | 1,310 | $216,830 | |
| 8 | New Jersey | 1,280 | $201,560 | |
| 9 | Arizona | 1,230 | $233,950 | |
| 10 | Illinois | 1,180 | $196,760 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sacramento | $395,040 | 100 |
| 2 | Vallejo | $357,320 | — |
| 3 | York | $344,960 | 40 |
| 4 | St. Cloud | $298,830 | 60 |
| 5 | Bakersfield | $290,420 | 70 |
| 6 | Fresno | $289,290 | 410 |
| 7 | Manchester | $287,040 | 80 |
| 8 | Milwaukee | $276,470 | 60 |
| 9 | Kansas City | $271,410 | 70 |
| 10 | Des Moines | $271,190 | 90 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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