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General Pediatrician salary
Average general pediatrician salary
$163,475
How much does a general pediatrician make?
The average general pediatrician salary in the United States is $163,475. General pediatrician salaries typically range between $75,000 and $353,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for general pediatricians is $78.59 per hour.
General pediatrician salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. General pediatricians earn the highest average salary in Alaska.
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Where can a General Pediatrician earn more?
General Pediatrician salary estimates from across the web
Average general pediatrician salary by state
Highest paying states for general pediatricians
Rank  | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Dakota | $208,434 | $100.21 |
| 2 | Idaho | $201,211 | $96.74 |
| 3 | Alaska | $222,968 | $107.20 |
| 4 | Wisconsin | $203,708 | $97.94 |
| 5 | Iowa | $200,067 | $96.19 |
| 6 | Wyoming | $193,670 | $93.11 |
| 7 | New Hampshire | $193,937 | $93.24 |
| 8 | South Dakota | $189,736 | $91.22 |
| 9 | Maine | $189,787 | $91.24 |
| 10 | Montana | $204,111 | $98.13 |
| 11 | Oregon | $192,029 | $92.32 |
| 12 | Ohio | $188,775 | $90.76 |
| 13 | Washington | $194,706 | $93.61 |
| 14 | Minnesota | $206,909 | $99.48 |
| 15 | Indiana | $187,808 | $90.29 |
| 16 | Pennsylvania | $179,280 | $86.19 |
| 17 | Arkansas | $183,237 | $88.09 |
| 18 | Connecticut | $186,450 | $89.64 |
| 19 | Nebraska | $180,268 | $86.67 |
| 20 | Vermont | $186,010 | $89.43 |
| 21 | Missouri | $190,884 | $91.77 |
| 22 | Alabama | $181,279 | $87.15 |
| 23 | Rhode Island | $180,112 | $86.59 |
| 24 | Massachusetts | $180,526 | $86.79 |
| 25 | New Jersey | $182,015 | $87.51 |
| 26 | Delaware | $176,307 | $84.76 |
| 27 | Utah | $180,722 | $86.89 |
| 28 | Kansas | $180,267 | $86.67 |
| 29 | Mississippi | $171,228 | $82.32 |
| 30 | Virginia | $182,045 | $87.52 |
| 31 | Tennessee | $174,268 | $83.78 |
| 32 | Illinois | $180,392 | $86.73 |
| 33 | Nevada | $174,786 | $84.03 |
| 34 | District of Columbia | $178,152 | $85.65 |
| 35 | New York | $176,300 | $84.76 |
| 36 | Michigan | $177,118 | $85.15 |
| 37 | New Mexico | $168,947 | $81.22 |
| 38 | California | $165,533 | $79.58 |
| 39 | Colorado | $178,368 | $85.75 |
| 40 | Maryland | $174,343 | $83.82 |
| 41 | Kentucky | $169,879 | $81.67 |
| 42 | North Carolina | $165,235 | $79.44 |
| 43 | Georgia | $167,076 | $80.33 |
| 44 | Oklahoma | $163,598 | $78.65 |
| 45 | West Virginia | $162,897 | $78.32 |
| 46 | South Carolina | $166,875 | $80.23 |
| 47 | Texas | $156,502 | $75.24 |
| 48 | Louisiana | $140,982 | $67.78 |
| 49 | Arizona | $142,902 | $68.70 |
| 50 | Hawaii | $93,338 | $44.87 |
| 51 | Florida | $136,449 | $65.60 |
Highest paying cities for general pediatricians
The highest-paying cities for general pediatricians are Grand Forks, ND, Rochester, MN, and Milwaukee, WI.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grand Forks, ND | $266,970 | $128.35 |
| 2 | Rochester, MN | $259,155 | $124.59 |
| 3 | Milwaukee, WI | $252,649 | $121.47 |
| 4 | Iowa City, IA | $249,905 | $120.15 |
| 5 | Aberdeen, SD | $232,158 | $111.61 |
| 6 | Yakima, WA | $231,492 | $111.29 |
| 7 | Springfield, MO | $225,338 | $108.34 |
| 8 | Toledo, OH | $221,332 | $106.41 |
| 9 | Pine Bluff, AR | $212,056 | $101.95 |
| 10 | Salt Lake City, UT | $211,370 | $101.62 |
| 11 | Topeka, KS | $209,468 | $100.71 |
| 12 | Chicago, IL | $203,993 | $98.07 |
| 13 | Mobile, AL | $203,921 | $98.04 |
| 14 | Modesto, CA | $202,470 | $97.34 |
| 15 | Watertown, NY | $197,133 | $94.78 |
| 16 | Washington, DC | $195,508 | $93.99 |
| 17 | Philadelphia, PA | $194,790 | $93.65 |
| 18 | Memphis, TN | $194,771 | $93.64 |
| 19 | Boston, MA | $194,313 | $93.42 |
| 20 | Dover, DE | $190,720 | $91.69 |
General Pediatrician salary details
A general pediatrician's salary ranges from $75,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $353,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a general pediatrician's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $353,000 | $29,417 | $170 |
| 75th Percentile | $245,000 | $20,417 | $118 |
| Average | $163,475 | $13,623 | $79 |
| 25th Percentile | $108,000 | $9,000 | $52 |
| 10th Percentile | $75,000 | $6,250 | $36 |
Highest paying general pediatrician jobs
The highest paying types of general pediatricians are pediatric urologist, allergist/pediatric pulmonologist, and hospitalist.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitalist | $214,817 | $17,901 | $103.28 | 29,544 |
| Pediatric Hospitalist | $163,042 | $13,587 | $78.39 | 41,075 |
| Pediatrician | $191,371 | $15,948 | $92.01 | 4,117 |
Top companies hiring general pediatricians now:
Which companies pay general pediatricians the most?
General pediatrician salaries at Billings Clinic and Beaumont Health are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average general pediatrician salary at companies like Dayton Children's Hospital and Claxton Hepburn are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Billings Clinic | $305,442 | $146.85 |
| 2 | Beaumont Health | $277,138 | $133.24 |
| 3 | Dayton Children's Hospital | $274,628 | $132.03 |
| 4 | Claxton Hepburn | $271,144 | $130.36 |
| 5 | Mayo Clinic | $267,775 | $128.74 |
| 6 | Lehigh Valley Health Network | $265,517 | $127.65 |
| 7 | Altru Health System | $265,319 | $127.56 |
| 8 | Delta Health - The Medical Center | $262,482 | $126.19 |
| 9 | University of Maryland, Baltimore | $262,258 | $126.09 |
| 10 | Central Florida Health Care, Inc. | $256,577 | $123.35 |
| 11 | Geary Community Hospital | $254,168 | $122.20 |
| 12 | Sanford Health | $253,846 | $122.04 |
| 13 | Akron Children's Hospital | $252,746 | $121.51 |
| 14 | Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children | $250,148 | $120.26 |
| 15 | UT Medical Group, Inc. | $249,790 | $120.09 |
| 16 | St Vincent Medical Group Inc | $249,654 | $120.03 |
| 17 | Atrium Health Floyd | $247,518 | $119.00 |
| 18 | MercyOne | $246,634 | $118.57 |
| 19 | CHI St. Alexius Health | $245,159 | $117.86 |
| 20 | USA Healthcare | $243,904 | $117.26 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
General Pediatrician salary trends
The average general pediatrician salary has risen by $18,052 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average general pediatrician earned $145,423 annually, but today, they earn $163,475 a year. That works out to a 5% change in pay for general pediatricians over the last decade.
Compare general pediatrician salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average general pediatrician salary over time
Compare general pediatrician salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
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General Pediatrician salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $163,000 | $78.59 | +2.4% |
| 2024 | $160,000 | $76.69 | +1.7% |
| 2023 | $157,000 | $75.39 | -1.2% |
| 2022 | $159,000 | $76.32 | +2.1% |
| 2021 | $155,000 | $74.70 | -0.8% |
Recently added general pediatrician salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carcamo Pediatrics, Inc. | General Outpatient Pediatrician-Weekends Only, Moonlighting Opportunity | North Miami Beach, FL | 12/11/2024 | $141,000 |
| MUSC Enterprise | Univ-General Pediatrician-Pediatrics | Charleston, SC | 12/11/2024 | $20,000 |
| Chi Health | Pediatrician General | Bode, IA | 12/09/2024 | $221,222 |
| Carcamo Pediatrics, Inc. | General Pediatrics APP | Rhinebeck, NY | 12/05/2024 | $98,000 |
| UCLA Health | General Pediatrician-Venice Family Clinic-Colen Health Center, LOS Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | 12/04/2024 | $240,000 |
| UW Medicine | Pediatrics, General Pediatrics | Seattle, WA | 11/27/2024 | $184,644 |
| Virginia Mason Franciscan Health | Pediatrician General | University Place, WA | 11/27/2024 | $214,961 |
| Get It Recruit-Hospitality | General Pediatrician-Remote | WFH | New York, NY | 10/26/2024 | $180,000 |
| Catholic Health Initiatives | Pediatrician General | Pendleton, OR | 10/24/2024 | $231,657 |
| Chi Health Clinic | Pediatrician General | Council Bluffs, IA | 10/24/2024 | $220,742 |
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