How much does a pediatrician make in California?
$214,100a year
Median yearly pay for pediatricians in California. That is $102.95 an hour or $17,850 a month.
- Hourly
- $102.95
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 24 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 6,680
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $102,600Median: $214,100Highest 10%: $372,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $102,600 | $49.33 | |
| 25th | $126,000 | $60.57 | |
| Median | $214,100 | $102.95 | |
| 75th | $300,500 | $144.47 | |
| 90th | $372,500 | $179.07 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Sacramento, CA | $395,000 |
| Vallejo, CA | $357,300 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $290,400 |
| Fresno, CA | $289,300 |
| San Diego, CA | $262,700 |
| Visalia, CA | $262,300 |
| San Francisco, CA | $207,500 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $176,900 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for pediatricians.
| 21. South Carolina | $217,100 |
| 22. Connecticut | $216,800 |
| 23. Vermont | $215,400 |
| 24. California | $214,100 |
| 25. New York | $212,200 |
| 26. Utah | $210,400 |
| 27. Kansas | $209,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pediatrician make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $102.95 ($214,100 a year).
Do pediatricians make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $214,100 against $210,000 nationally, 2% more.
Where does California rank for pediatrician pay?
California ranks 24 of 49 states.
Which city in California pays pediatricians the most?
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA, with a median of $395,000 a year.
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.