How much does a pediatrician make in Sacramento?
$395,000a year
Median yearly pay for pediatricians in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $189.92 an hour or $32,920 a month.
- Hourly
- $189.92
- Vs. national median
- +88%
- Rank among cities
- 1 of 105
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $239,100Median: $395,000Highest 10%: $395,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $239,100 | $114.93 | |
| 25th | $294,000 | $141.35 | |
| Median | $395,000 | $189.92 | |
| 75th | $395,100 | $189.93 | |
| 90th | $395,100 | $189.93 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for pediatricians.
| Vallejo, CA | $357,300 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $290,400 |
| Fresno, CA | $289,300 |
| San Diego, CA | $262,700 |
| San Francisco, CA | $207,500 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $176,900 |
Related jobs in Sacramento
Same field, median yearly pay.
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $361,600 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $345,300 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $312,600 |
| Physician | $308,300 |
| Anesthesiologist | $239,200 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $239,200 |
| Surgeon | $239,200 |
| Psychiatrist | $230,600 |
| Podiatrist | $206,200 |
| Nurse Midwive | $191,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pediatrician make an hour in Sacramento?
The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $189.92 ($395,000 a year).
Do pediatricians make more in Sacramento than the national average?
Yes: $395,000 against $210,000 nationally, 88% more.
How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $214,100, so Sacramento pays 84% more.
Where does Sacramento rank for pediatrician pay?
1 of 105 metro areas with data.
How much does a pediatrician make starting out in Sacramento?
The lowest-paid 10% make $239,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $395,100 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.