SOC 29-1221 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Pediatricians, General — Lakeland
Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL · 3 metro areas compared
At $116,320, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Pediatricians, General, 44.6% beneath the national figure of $210,040.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $116,320, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Pediatricians, General, 44.6% beneath the national figure of $210,040. Pay ranges from under $93,350 at the tenth percentile to more than $210,010 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $93,350 to $210,010.
Within the state, Miami records the highest median at $186,620. Of the 429 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 25th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $93,350 | −55.6% |
| 25th | $93,350 | −55.6% |
| Median (50th) | $116,320 | −44.6% |
| 75th | $210,010 | −0.0% |
| 90th | $210,010 | −0.0% |
| Mean | $149,270 | −28.9% |
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What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Lakeland run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $116,320 buys what $112,495 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 46.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$116,320as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$112,495US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $116,320 a year, 44.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $93,350 to $210,010 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Miami, at $186,620.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Pediatricians, General in Lakeland, FL?
The median annual wage is $116,320, or $55.92 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 Lakeland, FL is 44.6% lower. 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 Lakeland, FL earns more than $210,010 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $93,350 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 Miami, at $186,620 per year.
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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