How much does a pediatrician make in San Diego?
$262,700a year
Median yearly pay for pediatricians in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area. That is $126.27 an hour or $21,890 a month.
- Hourly
- $126.27
- Vs. national median
- +25%
- Rank among cities
- 12 of 105
- Jobs in the area
- 630
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $158,100Median: $262,700Highest 10%: $358,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $158,100 | $76.01 | |
| 25th | $214,100 | $102.95 | |
| Median | $262,700 | $126.27 | |
| 75th | $301,300 | $144.84 | |
| 90th | $358,300 | $172.27 |
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 Francisco, CA | $207,500 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $176,900 |
Related jobs in San Diego
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Cardiologist | $493,700 |
| Psychiatrist | $335,600 |
| Physician | $333,300 |
| Physician | $323,100 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $295,500 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $293,400 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $282,200 |
| Podiatrist | $235,400 |
| Dermatologist | $233,400 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $204,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pediatrician make an hour in San Diego?
The median hourly pay in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area is $126.27 ($262,700 a year).
Do pediatricians make more in San Diego than the national average?
Yes: $262,700 against $210,000 nationally, 25% more.
How does San Diego compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $214,100, so San Diego pays 23% more.
Where does San Diego rank for pediatrician pay?
12 of 105 metro areas with data.
How much does a pediatrician make starting out in San Diego?
The lowest-paid 10% make $158,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $358,300 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.