SOC 29-1221 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Pediatricians, General — Fresno
Fresno, CA · 7 metro areas compared
In Fresno, CA the median wage for Pediatricians, General reaches $289,290 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Fresno, CA the median wage for Pediatricians, General reaches $289,290 a year. That is 37.7% more than the national median of $210,040. Pay ranges from under $77,030 at the tenth percentile to more than $372,460 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $253,110 to $372,460.
The area has 410 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 3.36 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Sacramento records the highest median at $395,040. Of the 527 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 3rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $77,030 | −63.3% |
| 25th | $253,110 | +20.5% |
| Median (50th) | $289,290 | +37.7% |
| 75th | $372,460 | +77.3% |
| 90th | $372,460 | +77.3% |
| Mean | $294,660 | +40.3% |
Other metro areas in California
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sacramento | $395,040 | 100 | |
| 2 | Vallejo | $357,320 | — | |
| 3 | Bakersfield | $290,420 | 70 | |
| 4 | San Diego | $262,650 | 630 | |
| 5 | Visalia | $262,270 | 30 | |
| 6 | San Francisco | $207,450 | 810 | |
| 7 | Los Angeles | $176,900 | 3,080 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Fresno run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $289,290 buys what $261,328 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 24.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$289,290as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$261,328US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $289,290 a year, 37.7% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $77,030 to $372,460 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 410 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Sacramento, at $395,040.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Pediatricians, General in Fresno, CA?
The median annual wage is $289,290, or $139.08 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $210,040, so pay in Fresno, CA is 37.7% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Fresno, CA earns more than $372,460 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $77,030 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Sacramento, at $395,040 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 410 jobs in this occupation in Fresno, CA. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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