Pediatricians, General salary
- 10th pct
- $91,470
- Middle 50%
- $138,290–$273,700
- 90th pct
- $338,500
The BLS estimates 39,390 Pediatricians, General jobs in the U.S. with a median base pay of $210,040 ($100.98 an hour) (May 2025, SOC 29-1221). Across 34 metros with published figures, medians range from $124,190 in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX to $289,290 in Fresno, CA.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE39,390 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall U.S. employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
Full percentile breakdown
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Where Pediatricians, General earn the most
34 metros · BLS
Highest-paying metros
| Metro | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Fresno, CA | $289,290 | 410 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $262,650 | 630 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $242,160 | 340 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $233,950 | 1,080 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $226,440 | 870 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $226,280 | 600 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $223,910 | 320 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $221,170 | 1,860 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $220,030 | 370 |
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $218,080 | 280 |
Largest metros
| Metro | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $216,040 | 4,510 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $176,900 | 3,080 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $221,170 | 1,860 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $233,950 | 1,080 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $124,190 | 1,040 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $170,020 | 920 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $226,440 | 870 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $188,340 | 860 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $207,450 | 810 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $218,000 | 730 |
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Questions
What is the median Pediatricians, General salary in the U.S.?
$210,040 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The middle half earn $138,290–$273,700.
How much do Pediatricians, General make an hour?
The BLS U.S. median is $100.98 an hour (May 2025). The middle half earn $66.49–$131.59 an hour, and the 90th percentile is $162.74. These are straight-time wages, before overtime and shift differentials.
Where do Pediatricians, General earn the most?
Highest metro medians: Fresno, CA ($289,290), San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA ($262,650), Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX ($242,160). Cost of living differs, so compare offers locally.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025 (metro, state and national estimates). Employer filing counts: U.S. DOL OFLC LCA disclosure data FY2026 Q3, visa-sponsored positions only.