How much does a pediatrician make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $100.98 an hour or $17,500 a month.
- Hourly
- $100.98
- Average (mean)
- $212,100
- Jobs
- 39,390
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $91,470 | $43.98 | |
| 25th | $138,300 | $66.49 | |
| Median | $210,000 | $100.98 | |
| 75th | $273,700 | $131.59 | |
| 90th | $338,500 | $162.74 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Louisiana | $502,700 |
| Idaho | $297,700 |
| New Hampshire | $273,400 |
| Montana | $273,300 |
| Wisconsin | $269,800 |
| Alaska | $267,400 |
| Iowa | $262,400 |
| South Dakota | $257,600 |
| Maine | $245,900 |
| Oklahoma | $236,800 |
| North Dakota | $235,000 |
| Arizona | $234,000 |
| Minnesota | $226,700 |
| Pennsylvania | $226,400 |
| Oregon | $224,700 |
| Missouri | $223,900 |
| Massachusetts | $221,200 |
| Delaware | $219,200 |
| Rhode Island | $218,100 |
| Ohio | $218,000 |
| South Carolina | $217,100 |
| Connecticut | $216,800 |
| Vermont | $215,400 |
| California | $214,100 |
| New York | $212,200 |
| Utah | $210,400 |
| Kansas | $209,800 |
| Alabama | $209,500 |
| Michigan | $204,700 |
| New Mexico | $202,400 |
| New Jersey | $201,600 |
| Hawaii | $197,100 |
| Illinois | $196,800 |
| Colorado | $196,400 |
| Virginia | $195,900 |
| Mississippi | $183,700 |
| North Carolina | $183,600 |
| Florida | $182,000 |
| Maryland | $181,600 |
| Indiana | $177,300 |
| Tennessee | $176,200 |
| Nebraska | $176,000 |
| Kentucky | $175,700 |
| Texas | $173,400 |
| Washington | $169,500 |
| Arkansas | $160,400 |
| West Virginia | $158,500 |
| Georgia | $150,000 |
| District of Columbia | $79,240 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Sacramento, CA | $395,000 |
| Vallejo, CA | $357,300 |
| York, PA | $345,000 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $298,800 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $290,400 |
| Fresno, CA | $289,300 |
| Manchester, NH | $287,000 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $276,500 |
| Kansas City, MO | $271,400 |
| Des Moines, IA | $271,200 |
| Eugene, OR | $269,600 |
| San Diego, CA | $262,700 |
| Visalia, CA | $262,300 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $257,600 |
| Salem, OR | $256,700 |
In other countries
Pediatrician belongs to the international group "Generalist medical practitioners".
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- Anesthesiologist$391,500
- Cardiologist$496,000
- Dermatologist$328,700
- Emergency Medicine Physician$335,600
- Family Medicine Physician$244,200
- General Internal Medicine Physician$256,600
- Neurologist$248,600
- Obstetrician and Gynecologist$292,900
- Physician$312,400
- Psychiatrist$281,900
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pediatrician make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $100.98 ($210,000 a year).
How much does a pediatrician make a month?
About $17,500 a month before tax, based on a median of $210,000 a year.
How much does a pediatrician make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $91,470 or less a year ($43.98 an hour); the top 10% make $338,500 or more.
Which state pays pediatricians the most?
Louisiana, with a median of $502,700 a year, followed by Idaho ($297,700) and New Hampshire ($273,400).
Which city pays pediatricians the most?
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA, with a median of $395,000 a year.
How many pediatricians are there in the United States?
About 39,390 people work as pediatricians.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.