SOC 291221

Pediatricians, General

Diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases and injuries in children. May refer patients to specialists for further diagnosis or treatment, as needed. Excludes "Family Medicine Physicians" (29-1215) and "General Internal Medicine Physicians" (29-1216).

National Median

$210,130

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$210,130

Entry Level (10th pct)

$96,240

Experienced (90th pct)

N/A

Total Employed

42,960

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$96,240 - $159,510
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$159,510 - N/A
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	N/A - N/A

Highest Paying Locations for Pediatricians, General

Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

$239,080

+13.8% vs national

Albuquerque, NM

$237,950

+13.2% vs national

New Mexico

$237,950

+13.2% vs national

Kentucky

$237,740

+13.1% vs national

Lexington-Fayette, KY

$237,740

+13.1% vs national

Pediatricians, General Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI	$239,080	80
Albuquerque, NM	$237,950	160
New Mexico	$237,950	230
Kentucky	$237,740	260
Lexington-Fayette, KY	$237,740	110
Mississippi	$236,860	60
Kansas City, MO-KS	$228,950	50
Oklahoma City, OK	$227,760	N/A
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX	$227,680	350
Arizona	$227,410	910
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ	$227,410	780
Springfield, MA	$227,170	90
Oklahoma	$226,150	160
St. Cloud, MN	$226,030	70
Fargo, ND-MN	$226,000	70
Portland-South Portland, ME	$225,390	70
North Dakota	$225,250	120
Maine	$224,200	140
Eugene-Springfield, OR	$222,800	60
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT	$222,320	580
Ogden, UT	$221,550	80
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD	$220,310	1,190
South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI	$219,600	70
Fort Wayne, IN	$219,350	60
Waterbury-Shelton, CT	$219,190	150
Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area	$219,030	40
Sioux Falls, SD-MN	$217,990	60
South Dakota	$217,990	80
Pennsylvania	$217,810	2,010
Dothan, AL	$217,470	30
Jacksonville, FL	$216,970	N/A
Visalia, CA	$216,220	N/A
Omaha, NE-IA	$216,170	360
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT	$215,740	360
Connecticut	$215,730	1,300
Missouri	$215,040	170
Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area	$214,130	60
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH	$213,240	2,360
Massachusetts	$213,230	2,980
Minnesota	$212,380	890
Delaware	$211,340	250
St. Louis, MO-IL	$211,070	110
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN	$210,910	800
Rhode Island	$210,230	220
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA	$210,230	330
Cleveland, OH	$210,130	840
Ohio	$210,130	3,070
New Haven, CT	$210,110	80
Toledo, OH	$209,810	100
Washington	$209,780	640

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Pediatricians, General?

The national median annual salary for Pediatricians, General is $210,130, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Pediatricians, Generals earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Pediatricians, Generals is Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI, with a median salary of $239,080.

How much can an experienced Pediatricians, General make?

Top-earning Pediatricians, Generals (90th percentile) make N/A or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.