How much does a pediatrician make in New Jersey?
$201,600a year
Median yearly pay for pediatricians in New Jersey. That is $96.90 an hour or $16,800 a month.
- Hourly
- $96.90
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 31 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $79,800Median: $201,600Highest 10%: $308,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $79,800 | $38.37 | |
| 25th | $119,900 | $57.64 | |
| Median | $201,600 | $96.90 | |
| 75th | $252,500 | $121.38 | |
| 90th | $308,400 | $148.26 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $226,400 |
| New York, NY | $216,000 |
| Allentown, PA | $212,500 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $208,400 |
| Trenton, NJ | $153,000 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for pediatricians.
| 28. Alabama | $209,500 |
| 29. Michigan | $204,700 |
| 30. New Mexico | $202,400 |
| 31. New Jersey | $201,600 |
| 32. Hawaii | $197,100 |
| 33. Illinois | $196,800 |
| 34. Colorado | $196,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pediatrician make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $96.90 ($201,600 a year).
Do pediatricians make more in New Jersey than the national average?
No: $201,600 against $210,000 nationally, 4% less.
Where does New Jersey rank for pediatrician pay?
New Jersey ranks 31 of 49 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays pediatricians the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $226,400 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.