Pediatrician salary: how much does a pediatrician make?
A pediatrician in the US earns a median of $210,040 a year, about $100.98 an hour. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $91,470 and the top 10% earn over $338,500. Pay depends heavily on the state: the top-paying state, Louisiana, has a median of $502,720.
Pediatrician pay calculator
Gross pay before taxes. If you enter your own hourly rate, it replaces the BLS figure. Otherwise hourly rate = BLS annual figure ÷ 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks), the same convention BLS uses.
How much does a pediatrician make an hour?
The median pediatrician earns $100.98 an hour. Hourly pay ranges from about $43.98 for the lowest-paid 10% to $162.74 for the highest-paid 10%.
| Pay level | Per year | Per hour |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level (bottom 10%) | $91,470 | $43.98 |
| Lower 25% | $138,290 | $66.49 |
| Median (typical) | $210,040 | $100.98 |
| Upper 25% | $273,700 | $131.59 |
| Top 10% | $338,500 | $162.74 |
Pediatrician salary by state
Median annual pay for pediatricians by state, from BLS May 2025 data. The table lists the highest-paying states BLS publishes for this job.
| State | Median per year | ≈ Per hour |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | $502,720 | $241.69 |
| Idaho | $297,680 | $143.12 |
| New Hampshire | $273,410 | $131.45 |
| Montana | $273,260 | $131.38 |
| Wisconsin | $269,790 | $129.71 |
| Alaska | $267,390 | $128.55 |
| Iowa | $262,440 | $126.17 |
| South Dakota | $257,610 | $123.85 |
| Maine | $245,920 | $118.23 |
| Oklahoma | $236,780 | $113.84 |
Highest-paying states for pediatricians
- Louisiana: $502,720 median
- Idaho: $297,680 median
- New Hampshire: $273,410 median
- Montana: $273,260 median
- Wisconsin: $269,790 median
How much does a pediatrician make a month?
At the median salary of $210,040, a pediatrician earns about $17,503 a month, $8,078 every two weeks or $4,039 a week, before taxes.
Entry-level vs. experienced pediatrician pay
New pediatricians typically start near the bottom of the range: the lowest-paid 10% earn under $91,470 a year and the lowest 25% under $138,290. The top 25% earn over $273,700 and the top 10% over $338,500. BLS does not break pay down by years of experience; these percentiles are the closest official measure.
Pediatrician salary vs. similar jobs
| Job | Median per year |
|---|---|
| Pediatrician | $210,040 |
| Anesthesiologist | $391,490 |
| Veterinarian | $130,100 |
| Chiropractor | $79,200 |
| Optometrist | $136,570 |
| Psychiatrist | $281,870 |
| Psychologist | $100,580 |
Why surveys show higher pay than BLS
BLS counts only salaried employees and reports the median. The Doximity Physician Compensation Report 2026, based on nearly 23,000 full-time US physicians surveyed during 2025, puts average pediatrics compensation at $273,665, versus the BLS median of $210,040. Surveys of full-time doctors include practice partners and bonuses, so expect higher figures there.
Pediatrician take-home pay by state (2026)
2026 federal brackets and standard deduction, Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% plus 0.9% above $200,000 ($250,000 joint), and each state's 2026 income tax. Local income taxes, state disability or paid-leave payroll taxes and other deductions are not included. Estimate only, not tax advice.
Common questions
How much does a pediatrician make?
The US median is $210,040 a year ($100.98 an hour), based on BLS May 2025 data.
How much does a pediatrician make an hour?
The median is about $100.98 an hour. The bottom 10% earn about $43.98 and the top 10% about $162.74 an hour.
Which state pays pediatricians the most?
Louisiana has the highest median at $502,720, followed by Idaho ($297,680) and New Hampshire ($273,410).
How much does a pediatrician make a month?
At the US median of $210,040 a year, about $17,503 a month or $8,078 every two weeks, before taxes.
How much does an entry-level pediatrician make?
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $91,470 a year and the lowest 25% under $138,290, the closest official measure of starting pay.
How much do the top 10% of pediatricians make?
The top 10% earn over $338,500 a year; the top 25% earn over $273,700.
Last reviewed October 31, 2026. All figures are from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 survey (occupation code 29-1221, “Pediatricians, General”), the most recent official release; “median” means half earn more and half earn less. Figures are gross pay before taxes and benefits. See the BLS OEWS tables and the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook. This page is general information, not career or financial advice.