How much does a pediatrician make in Atlanta?
$150,000a year
Median yearly pay for pediatricians in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $72.11 an hour or $12,500 a month.
- Hourly
- $72.11
- Vs. national median
- -29%
- Rank among cities
- 89 of 105
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $87,480Median: $150,000Highest 10%: $276,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $87,480 | $42.06 | |
| 25th | $91,470 | $43.98 | |
| Median | $150,000 | $72.11 | |
| 75th | $150,000 | $72.11 | |
| 90th | $276,800 | $133.06 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for pediatricians.
| Columbus, GA | $182,000 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $163,300 |
| Augusta, GA | $143,000 |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Surgeon | $529,100 |
| Ophthalmologist | $412,900 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $354,000 |
| Dermatologist | $284,600 |
| Psychiatrist | $277,000 |
| Physician | $275,100 |
| Physician | $270,000 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $263,800 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $259,300 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pediatrician make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $72.11 ($150,000 a year).
Do pediatricians make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $150,000 against $210,000 nationally, 29% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $150,000, so Atlanta pays 0% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for pediatrician pay?
89 of 105 metro areas with data.
How much does a pediatrician make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $87,480 or less a year; the top 10% make $276,800 or more.
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.