SOC 29-1221 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Pediatricians, General — Vallejo
Vallejo, CA · 7 metro areas compared
In Vallejo, CA the median wage for Pediatricians, General reaches $357,320 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Vallejo, CA the median wage for Pediatricians, General reaches $357,320 a year. That is 70.1% more than the national median of $210,040. Pay ranges from under $199,990 at the tenth percentile to more than $379,100 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $216,290 to $359,030.
Within the state, Sacramento records the highest median at $395,040. Of the 366 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 1st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $199,990 | −4.8% |
| 25th | $216,290 | +3.0% |
| Median (50th) | $357,320 | +70.1% |
| 75th | $359,030 | +70.9% |
| 90th | $379,100 | +80.5% |
| Mean | $306,510 | +45.9% |
Other metro areas in California
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sacramento | $395,040 | 100 | |
| 2 | Bakersfield | $290,420 | 70 | |
| 3 | Fresno | $289,290 | 410 | |
| 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 Vallejo run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $357,320 buys what $322,782 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 53.7% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$357,320as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$322,782US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $357,320 a year, 70.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $199,990 to $379,100 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Sacramento, at $395,040.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Pediatricians, General in Vallejo, CA?
The median annual wage is $357,320, or $171.79 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 Vallejo, CA is 70.1% 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 Vallejo, CA earns more than $379,100 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $199,990 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.
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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