How Much Does a Pediatrician Make? Salary by State
Median annual salary (U.S.)
$210,040
Pediatricians in the U.S. earn a median of $210,040 a year, or $100.98 an hour. Half of pediatricians earn more than $210,040 and half earn less. The top 10% make more than $338,500.
Pay percentiles for pediatricians
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43.98 | $91,470 |
| 25th | $66.49 | $138,290 |
| 50th (median) | $100.98 | $210,040 |
| 75th | $131.59 | $273,700 |
| 90th | $162.74 | $338,500 |
U.S. wages, May 2025. BLS occupation: Pediatricians, General (SOC 29-1221). Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
Highest-paying states for pediatricians
| State | Median annual | Median hourly | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | $502,720 | $241.69 | +139% |
| Idaho | $297,680 | $143.11 | +42% |
| New Hampshire | $273,410 | $131.45 | +30% |
| Montana | $273,260 | $131.38 | +30% |
| Wisconsin | $269,790 | $129.71 | +28% |
| Alaska | $267,390 | $128.55 | +27% |
| Iowa | $262,440 | $126.17 | +25% |
| South Dakota | $257,610 | $123.85 | +23% |
| Maine | $245,920 | $118.23 | +17% |
| Oklahoma | $236,780 | $113.84 | +13% |
| United States | $210,040 | $100.98 | — |
Top 10 states by median annual wage, May 2025. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
How many pediatricians are there?
BLS counts about 39,390 pediatricians employed in the U.S. (May 2025, excluding the self-employed). These figures cover the BLS occupation “Pediatricians, General”. The most jobs are in California (6,680), New York (4,570) and Texas (2,740).
The mean (average) annual wage is $212,110, higher than the median of $210,040.
Hourly to annual pay calculator
Per year
- Monthly
- $17,503
- Biweekly
- $8,078
- Weekly
- $4,039
- Daily (8 hours)
- $808
- Hours per year
- 2,080
BLS annual figure; hourly × 2,080 may differ slightly.
Frequently asked questions
How much do pediatricians make an hour?
The median hourly wage for pediatricians is $100.98. The middle 50% earn between $66.49 and $131.59 an hour.
Which state pays pediatricians the most?
Louisiana has the highest median wage for pediatricians at $502,720, +139% vs. the U.S. median.
What is the starting salary for pediatricians?
BLS does not report pay by experience, but the lowest-paid 10% of pediatricians earn less than $91,470 a year, a common proxy for entry-level pay.