Pediatric Salary

A significant factor in making career decisions is salary. Although it isn't the only thing to consider, you may be interested in national trends and other information related to salaries for pediatricians. Below you will find resources that many pediatricians have found helpful in learning about salary expectations. ​ 

Medscape Pediatrician Compensation Report 2020 

The 2020 Medscape Physician Compensation Reports summarize how 17,500 physicians in 29 specialties reported their compensation levels, hours worked, practice changes resulting from healthcare reform, and how they have adapted to the new healthcare environment. Seven percent of those respondents were pediatricians. The slideshow below summarizes findings from the subset of pediatrician respondents. The report was generated at the very beginning of the COVID-19 crisis and may not reflect current data.  (NOTE: Free Medscape registration may be required to access slideshow.) 

Medscape Pediatrician Compensation Report 2020 - Slideshow

US Department of Labor Statistics - Occupational Employment Statistics 

General Pediatricians - 2019 
This report on pediatric salaries provides the annual mean and median wages for pediatricians practicing in all states based on 2019 data. It includes national estimates and geographic profiles for this specialty. 

Occupational Employment and Wages for General​ Pediatricians