How much does a pediatrician make in Tennessee?
$176,200a year
Median yearly pay for pediatricians in Tennessee. That is $84.72 an hour or $14,680 a month.
- Hourly
- $84.72
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 41 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 740
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $69,110Median: $176,200Highest 10%: $376,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $69,110 | $33.23 | |
| 25th | $158,800 | $76.33 | |
| Median | $176,200 | $84.72 | |
| 75th | $223,800 | $107.57 | |
| 90th | $376,700 | $181.09 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $176,200 |
| Memphis, TN | $168,200 |
| Knoxville, TN | $164,700 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $163,300 |
| Johnson City, TN | $64,220 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for pediatricians.
| 38. Florida | $182,000 |
| 39. Maryland | $181,600 |
| 40. Indiana | $177,300 |
| 41. Tennessee | $176,200 |
| 42. Nebraska | $176,000 |
| 43. Kentucky | $175,700 |
| 44. Texas | $173,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pediatrician make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $84.72 ($176,200 a year).
Do pediatricians make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $176,200 against $210,000 nationally, 16% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for pediatrician pay?
Tennessee ranks 41 of 49 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays pediatricians the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $176,200 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.