SOC 29-1221 · May 2025
Pediatrician Salary
Pediatricians in the US earn a median of $210,040 a year ($101.98 an hour on average), according to the BLS May 2025 wage survey. Average Pediatrician pay climbed from $184,410 in 2019 to $212,110 in 2025, a +15.0% change in 6 years.
Median annual
$210,040
Half of all Pediatricians in the United States earn more than this figure, half earn less. From the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics May 2025 release.
Wage trend
+15.0% since 2019 · -4.6% YoY
Hourly
$101.98
Job growth 2025-35
+1.5%
US workers
39,390
BLS series
Annual median wage for Pediatricians, General in All Industries in the United States
Salary range
From entry to top decile
The 10th-to-90th percentile spread for Pediatricians is $91,470 – $338,500.
Percentile distribution
USD · annual
10th
$91,470
25th
$138,290
Median
$210,040
75th
$273,700
90th
$338,500
Percentile bands
Where your pay would sit
Percentile bands
Annual wages at each point of the BLS distribution for Pediatricians. Where you sit depends on experience, employer, location and credentials.
| Percentile | What it means | Annual wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | 10% earn less. Common for new entrants | $91,470 |
| 25th percentile | A quarter earn less | $138,290 |
| Median | Half earn more, half earn less | $210,040 |
| 75th percentile | A quarter earn more | $273,700 |
| 90th percentile | 10% earn more. Often senior or specialist staff | $338,500 |
Geography
Pediatrician pay by state
Pediatricians earn the most in Louisiana ($502,720, +139% against the national median) and the least in D.C. ($79,240). BLS publishes a May 2025 estimate for this occupation in 49 of 51 states and D.C.
National median
$210,040
Highest-paying states for pediatricians
| State | Annual median | vs national | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | $502,720 | +139% | 40 |
| Idaho | $297,680 | +42% | 60 |
| New Hampshire | $273,410 | +30% | 210 |
| Montana | $273,260 | +30% | 50 |
| Wisconsin | $269,790 | +28% | 350 |
| Alaska | $267,390 | +27% | 60 |
| Iowa | $262,440 | +25% | 230 |
| South Dakota | $257,610 | +23% | 80 |
| Maine | $245,920 | +17% | 130 |
| Oklahoma | $236,780 | +13% | 280 |
All 49 states, highest to lowest
| State | Annual median | Employed |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | $502,720 | 40 |
| Idaho | $297,680 | 60 |
| New Hampshire | $273,410 | 210 |
| Montana | $273,260 | 50 |
| Wisconsin | $269,790 | 350 |
| Alaska | $267,390 | 60 |
| Iowa | $262,440 | 230 |
| South Dakota | $257,610 | 80 |
| Maine | $245,920 | 130 |
| Oklahoma | $236,780 | 280 |
| North Dakota | $234,950 | 90 |
| Arizona | $233,950 | 1,230 |
| Minnesota | $226,660 | 890 |
| Pennsylvania | $226,440 | 1,120 |
| Oregon | $224,690 | 620 |
| Missouri | $223,910 | 500 |
| Massachusetts | $221,170 | 2,310 |
| Delaware | $219,190 | 180 |
| Rhode Island | $218,080 | 180 |
| Ohio | $217,970 | 2,110 |
| South Carolina | $217,120 | 420 |
| Connecticut | $216,830 | 1,310 |
| Vermont | $215,350 | 130 |
| California | $214,140 | 6,680 |
| New York | $212,150 | 4,570 |
| Utah | $210,360 | 310 |
| Kansas | $209,840 | 110 |
| Alabama | $209,490 | – |
| Michigan | $204,690 | 1,340 |
| New Mexico | $202,390 | 270 |
| New Jersey | $201,560 | 1,280 |
| Hawaii | $197,090 | 470 |
| Illinois | $196,760 | 1,180 |
| Colorado | $196,440 | 570 |
| Virginia | $195,940 | 750 |
| Mississippi | $183,650 | 40 |
| North Carolina | $183,550 | 740 |
| Florida | $182,010 | 700 |
| Maryland | $181,640 | 580 |
| Indiana | $177,300 | 1,080 |
| Tennessee | $176,210 | 740 |
| Nebraska | $175,990 | 290 |
| Kentucky | $175,690 | 380 |
| Texas | $173,360 | 2,740 |
| Washington | $169,540 | 480 |
| Arkansas | $160,440 | 100 |
| West Virginia | $158,470 | 140 |
| Georgia | $149,990 | – |
| D.C. | $79,240 | – |
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, state estimates, May 2025, all industries.
What affects this salary
Pay drivers for Pediatricians
Pediatricians, general (BLS SOC 29-1221) diagnose, treat, and help prevent children's diseases and injuries. The role requires an MD or DO degree plus a 3-year residency in pediatrics, board certification, and state licensure. Subspecialty pediatricians (pediatric cardiology, pediatric oncology) report under separate SOCs and typically earn substantially more than general pediatricians.
The 10th-to-90th percentile spread is $91,470 – $338,500. That gap reflects experience, certification, employer type, geographic cost of living, and shift differentials where applicable.
Geography matters. The best-paying states for this role are Louisiana, Idaho and New Hampshire. Pay in Louisiana runs 6.3 times the level in D.C., before any adjustment for cost of living.
Getting in. BLS lists the typical entry-level education as doctoral or professional degree, and projects about 1,000 openings a year over 2025-35. Employment is projected to grow 1.5% over the same period, against 3.5% for all occupations.
Frequently asked
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Source & methodology
Wage and employment figures are from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2025 release. Standard Occupational Classification: 29-1221. Figures represent the national median, mean, and percentile distribution across all employers and industries. Hourly equivalents assume a 2,080-hour work year. Job growth, annual openings and typical education are from the BLS Employment Projections program, 2025-35; see the Occupational Outlook Handbook entry. Read our methodology for details on how the data is sourced, transformed, and refreshed.