How much does a pediatrician make in Philadelphia?
$226,400a year
Median yearly pay for pediatricians in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area. That is $108.87 an hour or $18,870 a month.
- Hourly
- $108.87
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 27 of 105
- Jobs in the area
- 870
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $121,300Median: $226,400Highest 10%: $375,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $121,300 | $58.34 | |
| 25th | $197,800 | $95.11 | |
| Median | $226,400 | $108.87 | |
| 75th | $282,600 | $135.87 | |
| 90th | $375,000 | $180.29 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for pediatricians.
| Allentown, PA | $212,500 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $208,100 |
Related jobs in Philadelphia
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $452,900 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $380,800 |
| Physician | $365,800 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $341,800 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $320,000 |
| Orthodontist | $311,200 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $294,400 |
| Psychiatrist | $279,400 |
| Physician | $245,800 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pediatrician make an hour in Philadelphia?
The median hourly pay in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area is $108.87 ($226,400 a year).
Do pediatricians make more in Philadelphia than the national average?
Yes: $226,400 against $210,000 nationally, 8% more.
How does Philadelphia compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $226,400, so Philadelphia pays 0% more.
Where does Philadelphia rank for pediatrician pay?
27 of 105 metro areas with data.
How much does a pediatrician make starting out in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% make $121,300 or less a year; the top 10% make $375,000 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.