How much does a pediatrician make in Los Angeles?
$176,900a year
Median yearly pay for pediatricians in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $85.05 an hour or $14,740 a month.
- Hourly
- $85.05
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among cities
- 69 of 105
- Jobs in the area
- 3,080
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $96,810Median: $176,900Highest 10%: $306,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $96,810 | $46.54 | |
| 25th | $130,600 | $62.79 | |
| Median | $176,900 | $85.05 | |
| 75th | $256,700 | $123.41 | |
| 90th | $306,700 | $147.44 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for pediatricians.
| Sacramento, CA | $395,000 |
| Vallejo, CA | $357,300 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $290,400 |
| Fresno, CA | $289,300 |
| San Diego, CA | $262,700 |
| San Francisco, CA | $207,500 |
Related jobs in Los Angeles
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $488,700 |
| Ophthalmologist | $433,500 |
| Psychiatrist | $370,500 |
| Physician | $319,300 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $313,800 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $304,000 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $301,200 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $282,900 |
| Dentist | $241,100 |
| Orthodontist | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pediatrician make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $85.05 ($176,900 a year).
Do pediatricians make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
No: $176,900 against $210,000 nationally, 16% less.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $214,100, so Los Angeles pays 17% less.
Where does Los Angeles rank for pediatrician pay?
69 of 105 metro areas with data.
How much does a pediatrician make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $96,810 or less a year; the top 10% make $306,700 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.