How much does a pediatrician make in Washington?
Median yearly pay for pediatricians in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $82.94 an hour or $14,380 a month.
- Hourly
- $82.94
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among cities
- 75 of 105
- Jobs in the area
- 550
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $79,240 | $38.10 | |
| 25th | $79,240 | $38.10 | |
| Median | $172,500 | $82.94 | |
| 75th | $224,000 | $107.71 | |
| 90th | $354,000 | $170.21 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for pediatricians.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $443,000 |
| Anesthesiologist | $397,200 |
| Dermatologist | $330,000 |
| Cardiologist | $253,600 |
| Orthodontist | $248,100 |
| Psychiatrist | $247,000 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $239,200 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $239,200 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $239,200 |
| Physician | $237,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pediatrician make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $82.94 ($172,500 a year).
Do pediatricians make more in Washington than the national average?
No: $172,500 against $210,000 nationally, 18% less.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $79,240, so Washington pays 118% more.
Where does Washington rank for pediatrician pay?
75 of 105 metro areas with data.
How much does a pediatrician make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $79,240 or less a year; the top 10% make $354,000 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.