Pediatricians Salary 2025: $201,922 Median Pay (BLS OEWS)
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$201,922 per year is the national median annual wage for pediatricians (BLS OEWS, May 2025 reference period). That works out to about $97/hour, with a 10th–90th percentile range of $239,060 to $395,050. The Bureau of Labor Statistics classifies this role under SOC code 29-1221.
Key Facts (BLS OEWS, May 2025)
- Median annual wage
- $201,922
- Median hourly wage
- $97/hr
- Mean annual wage
- $212,958
- Total US employment
- 25,910
- Top-paying metro
- Sacramento, CA, CA ($395,040)
- BLS SOC code
- 29-1221
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 release.
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The national median wage for pediatricians (BLS SOC 29-1221) is $201,922 per year — about $97/hour — across 25,910 workers in 58 U.S. metros in the BLS OEWS May 2025 release. The mean wage of $212,958 sits above the median, which means a minority of high earners pulls the average up — the median is the more honest benchmark for a typical offer.
Experience drives the range as much as anything: the 10th percentile earns $104,502 while the 90th earns $336,093 — a 3.2× gap from entry-level to the top of the field. Most pediatricians land in the $144,143–$269,849 band (25th–75th percentile), which is the right anchor when you size up an offer.
Location matters too. Sacramento, CA, CA posts the highest median at $395,040, versus $71,000 in Little Rock, AR, AR — a 456% gap. But adjusted for cost of living, Sacramento, CA delivers the strongest real purchasing power ($316,792 in national-average dollars), which can flip the nominal ranking for anyone weighing a move.
In Healthcare, pediatrician wages reflect a regulated labor market: state licensing and credentialing constrain supply, so pay holds up more evenly across regions than in unregulated fields. The figures here are base wage and exclude shift differentials and overtime.
Pediatricians Salary by Experience Level (2025)
BLS OEWS doesn’t publish wages by years of experience, but its national percentile bands map cleanly to career stages. Here’s what pediatricians earn from entry-level to the top of the field.
| Career stage | Typical experience | BLS percentile | Annual wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry-level | 0–2 years | 10th | $104,502 |
| Junior / early-career | 2–5 years | 25th | $144,143 |
| Mid-career | 5–10 years | 50th (median) | $203,605 |
| Senior | 10–15 years | 75th | $269,849 |
| Top earners | 15+ years | 90th | $336,093 |
Experience bands are SalaryTruth’s interpretation of BLS OEWS percentiles, not a separate BLS series. Actual pay varies by employer, specialization, and region.
Salary Range (BLS Percentiles)
Pediatricians salaries range from $71,000 to $395,040 median across cities, depending on location, experience, and industry.
Pediatricians Salary by City (BLS OEWS)
| City | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | COL-Adjusted | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento, CA | $239,060 | $301,452 | $395,040 | $395,045 | $395,050 | $316,792 | 100 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $93,350 | $172,178 | $290,420 | $333,060 | $375,700 | $288,688 | 70 |
| Fresno, CA | $77,030 | $161,934 | $289,290 | $330,875 | $372,460 | $274,209 | 410 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $204,660 | $233,384 | $276,470 | $304,165 | $331,860 | $283,850 | 60 |
| Kansas City, MO | $134,310 | $189,150 | $271,410 | $287,120 | $302,830 | $284,497 | 70 |
| Des Moines, IA | $71,170 | $151,178 | $271,190 | $298,285 | $325,380 | $290,665 | 90 |
| San Diego, CA | $158,110 | $199,926 | $262,650 | $310,485 | $358,320 | $163,951 | 630 |
| Anchorage, AK | $224,040 | $235,156 | $251,830 | $307,260 | $362,690 | $198,291 | 50 |
| Dallas, TX | $133,290 | $176,838 | $242,160 | $304,880 | $367,600 | $232,622 | 340 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $162,960 | $192,488 | $236,780 | $269,660 | $302,540 | $273,734 | 140 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $111,020 | $160,192 | $233,950 | $321,285 | $408,620 | $232,324 | 1,080 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $158,430 | $187,346 | $230,720 | $263,405 | $296,090 | $220,785 | 80 |
| Wichita, KS | $195,350 | $208,738 | $228,820 | $269,465 | $310,110 | $272,405 | 50 |
| Greenville, SC | $119,020 | $162,428 | $227,540 | $275,545 | $323,550 | $252,542 | 180 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $121,340 | $163,380 | $226,440 | $300,725 | $375,010 | $191,250 | 870 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $83,920 | $140,864 | $226,280 | $271,105 | $315,930 | $213,070 | 600 |
| St. Louis, MO | $65,700 | $128,984 | $223,910 | $283,965 | $344,020 | $248,789 | 320 |
| Boston, MA | $125,170 | $163,570 | $221,170 | $273,060 | $324,950 | $145,411 | 1,860 |
| Bridgeport, CT | $128,930 | $165,370 | $220,030 | $278,875 | $337,720 | $160,022 | 370 |
| Providence, RI | $124,580 | $161,980 | $218,080 | $260,360 | $302,640 | $182,647 | 280 |
| Detroit, MI | $105,180 | $150,308 | $218,000 | $262,625 | $307,250 | $229,232 | 730 |
| Charlotte, NC | $98,790 | $146,342 | $217,670 | $273,345 | $329,020 | $225,098 | 170 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $83,340 | $136,704 | $216,750 | $252,295 | $287,840 | $237,664 | 420 |
| New York, NY | $82,210 | $135,742 | $216,040 | $279,825 | $343,610 | $115,406 | 4,510 |
| Raleigh, NC | $100,250 | $146,022 | $214,680 | $268,005 | $321,330 | $215,110 | 220 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $133,990 | $166,202 | $214,520 | $263,860 | $313,200 | $228,213 | 140 |
| Buffalo, NY | $123,850 | $160,102 | $214,480 | $381,665 | $548,850 | $231,870 | 140 |
| Portland, OR | $126,610 | $161,030 | $212,660 | $262,595 | $312,530 | $163,459 | 480 |
| San Antonio, TX | $120,520 | $157,368 | $212,640 | $258,230 | $303,820 | $232,393 | 230 |
| Hartford, CT | $66,930 | $124,650 | $211,230 | $269,925 | $328,620 | $187,593 | 470 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $192,300 | $198,600 | $208,050 | $250,660 | $293,270 | $225,406 | 340 |
| Tulsa, OK | $179,230 | $190,754 | $208,040 | $292,460 | $376,880 | $239,677 | 120 |
| San Francisco, CA | $102,600 | $144,540 | $207,450 | $327,530 | $447,610 | $115,507 | 810 |
| Birmingham, AL | $177,950 | $182,630 | $189,650 | $224,115 | $258,580 | $209,790 | 80 |
| Chicago, IL | $106,520 | $139,248 | $188,340 | $283,800 | $379,260 | $175,527 | 860 |
| Miami, FL | $68,590 | $115,802 | $186,620 | $213,305 | $239,990 | $151,600 | 250 |
| Tucson, AZ | $101,750 | $134,410 | $183,400 | $240,315 | $297,230 | $192,243 | 80 |
| Tampa, FL | $67,220 | $113,404 | $182,680 | $191,515 | $200,350 | $183,414 | 60 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $96,810 | $128,846 | $176,900 | $241,785 | $306,670 | $106,566 | 3,080 |
| Nashville, TN | $69,110 | $111,950 | $176,210 | $278,110 | $380,010 | $175,683 | 400 |
| Austin, TX | $93,590 | $126,426 | $175,680 | $193,680 | $211,680 | $170,563 | 0 |
| Denver, CO | $107,990 | $134,374 | $173,950 | $224,485 | $275,020 | $154,211 | 380 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $115,870 | $138,662 | $172,850 | $244,670 | $316,490 | $170,464 | 110 |
| Washington, DC | $79,240 | $116,552 | $172,520 | $263,275 | $354,030 | $112,906 | 550 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $140,450 | $152,278 | $170,020 | $223,025 | $276,030 | $188,701 | 920 |
| Memphis, TN | $165,170 | $166,382 | $168,200 | $272,430 | $376,660 | $200,238 | 120 |
| Richmond, VA | $143,580 | $152,296 | $165,370 | $258,785 | $352,200 | $161,969 | 130 |
| Seattle, WA | $94,300 | $122,720 | $165,350 | $230,395 | $295,440 | $110,676 | 320 |
| Lexington, KY | $65,160 | $105,216 | $165,300 | $251,875 | $338,450 | $181,051 | 250 |
| Knoxville, TN | $164,720 | $164,720 | $164,720 | $198,375 | $232,030 | $182,414 | 0 |
| Baltimore, MD | $132,480 | $143,552 | $160,160 | $202,905 | $245,650 | $140,245 | 420 |
| Atlanta, GA | $87,480 | $112,484 | $149,990 | $213,375 | $276,760 | $151,200 | 0 |
| Rochester, NY | $67,690 | $90,610 | $124,990 | $169,560 | $214,130 | $134,543 | 190 |
| Houston, TX | $73,300 | $93,656 | $124,190 | $250,595 | $377,000 | $128,694 | 1,040 |
| Albany, NY | $75,490 | $88,374 | $107,700 | $189,895 | $272,090 | $106,951 | 110 |
| Orlando, FL | $67,090 | $81,742 | $103,720 | $151,045 | $198,370 | $100,601 | 0 |
| Madison, WI | $75,590 | $75,590 | $75,590 | $201,565 | $327,540 | $72,823 | 100 |
| Little Rock, AR | $64,090 | $66,854 | $71,000 | $190,875 | $310,750 | $80,499 | 30 |
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The national median salary for Pediatrician is $201,922 as of 2025 (BLS OEWS). The national mean (average) is $212,958. Salaries range from $71,000 to $395,040 median depending on city and cost of living.
Entry-level pediatricians (10th percentile) earn about $104,502 per year nationally. Pay rises with experience to a median of $201,922, $269,849 at the 75th percentile, and $336,093 for the top 10% of earners.
The median pediatrician earns about $97/hour, based on the $201,922 annual median over a standard 2,080-hour work year (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Sacramento, CA, CA posts the highest median for Pediatrician at $395,040, well above the national median of $201,922. Cost of living matters, though — see the COL-adjusted column in the city table above, which can reorder the rankings.
There are approximately 25,910 Pediatrician positions in the US across 58 metropolitan areas tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey.
The 90th percentile pediatrician earns $336,093 — about 3.2× the $104,502 entry-level wage. A spread that wide signals real income growth potential with experience, specialization, and location.
No. BLS OEWS reports base wages only — bonuses, commissions, overtime, and equity are excluded. For roles where variable pay is common, total compensation runs above the figures shown here.
Salary data from BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. COL adjustments use BEA Regional Price Parities.
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 release.