Pediatricians (General) Salary by State
The national median pay for pediatricians (general) is $210,040 a year. By state, it ranges from $79,240 in District of Columbia to $502,720 in Louisiana.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $91,470
- 25th percentile
- $138,290
- Median
- $210,040
- 75th percentile
- $273,700
- Top 10%
- $338,500
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 39,390 jobs.
Median pay in 48 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Louisiana | $502,720 | +139% | $161,820 | $555,290 | 40 |
| 2 | Idaho | $297,680 | +42% | $169,880 | $366,480 | 60 |
| 3 | New Hampshire | $273,410 | +30% | $104,030 | $334,800 | 210 |
| 4 | Montana | $273,260 | +30% | $161,060 | $385,460 | 50 |
| 5 | Wisconsin | $269,790 | +28% | $75,590 | $337,560 | 350 |
| 6 | Alaska | $267,390 | +27% | $224,040 | $347,880 | 60 |
| 7 | Iowa | $262,440 | +25% | $69,670 | $374,340 | 230 |
| 8 | South Dakota | $257,610 | +23% | $212,910 | $385,810 | 80 |
| 9 | Maine | $245,920 | +17% | $117,960 | $344,790 | 130 |
| 10 | Oklahoma | $236,780 | +13% | $177,880 | $376,880 | 280 |
| 11 | North Dakota | $234,950 | +12% | $155,320 | $291,110 | 90 |
| 12 | Arizona | $233,950 | +11% | $111,020 | $408,620 | 1,230 |
| 13 | Minnesota | $226,660 | +8% | $83,920 | $354,620 | 890 |
| 14 | Pennsylvania | $226,440 | +8% | $135,370 | $356,540 | 1,120 |
| 15 | Oregon | $224,690 | +7% | $165,440 | $312,530 | 620 |
| 16 | Missouri | $223,910 | +7% | $65,850 | $344,020 | 500 |
| 17 | Massachusetts | $221,170 | +5% | $125,170 | $324,950 | 2,310 |
| 18 | Delaware | $219,190 | +4% | $82,540 | $302,300 | 180 |
| 19 | Rhode Island | $218,080 | +4% | $114,650 | $302,640 | 180 |
| 20 | Ohio | $217,970 | +4% | $163,780 | $296,660 | 2,110 |
| 21 | South Carolina | $217,120 | +3% | $119,020 | $372,000 | 420 |
| 22 | Connecticut | $216,830 | +3% | $90,890 | $328,620 | 1,310 |
| 23 | Vermont | $215,350 | +3% | $86,790 | $373,000 | 130 |
| 24 | California | $214,140 | +2% | $102,600 | $372,460 | 6,680 |
| 25 | New York | $212,150 | +1% | $82,320 | $357,440 | 4,570 |
| 26 | Utah | $210,360 | 0% | $121,790 | $347,540 | 310 |
| 27 | Kansas | $209,840 | 0% | $127,550 | $310,110 | 110 |
| 28 | Alabama | $209,490 | 0% | $168,700 | $388,160 | Not published |
| 29 | Michigan | $204,690 | −3% | $81,550 | $307,240 | 1,340 |
| 30 | New Mexico | $202,390 | −4% | $112,320 | $313,200 | 270 |
| 31 | New Jersey | $201,560 | −4% | $79,800 | $308,390 | 1,280 |
| 32 | Hawaii | $197,090 | −6% | $102,260 | $289,860 | 470 |
| 33 | Illinois | $196,760 | −6% | $106,520 | $376,850 | 1,180 |
| 34 | Colorado | $196,440 | −6% | $107,990 | $284,190 | 570 |
| 35 | Virginia | $195,940 | −7% | $89,850 | $352,170 | 750 |
| 36 | Mississippi | $183,650 | −13% | $112,120 | $328,010 | 40 |
| 37 | North Carolina | $183,550 | −13% | $85,220 | $297,220 | 740 |
| 38 | Florida | $182,010 | −13% | $68,590 | $239,990 | 700 |
| 39 | Maryland | $181,640 | −14% | $134,620 | $295,810 | 580 |
| 40 | Indiana | $177,300 | −16% | $140,450 | $277,150 | 1,080 |
| 41 | Tennessee | $176,210 | −16% | $69,110 | $376,660 | 740 |
| 42 | Nebraska | $175,990 | −16% | $71,120 | $460,280 | 290 |
| 43 | Kentucky | $175,690 | −16% | $65,160 | $338,450 | 380 |
| 44 | Texas | $173,360 | −17% | $77,570 | $366,790 | 2,740 |
| 45 | Washington | $169,540 | −19% | $95,200 | $299,010 | 480 |
| 46 | Arkansas | $160,440 | −24% | $64,090 | $300,440 | 100 |
| 47 | West Virginia | $158,470 | −25% | $62,510 | $293,940 | 140 |
| 48 | Georgia | $149,990 | −29% | $87,480 | $254,560 | Not published |
| 49 | District of Columbia | $79,240 | −62% | $79,240 | $221,960 | Not published |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Pediatricians (General) salary questions
Which state pays pediatricians (general) the most?
Louisiana, with a median of $502,720 a year (+139% vs. the national median of $210,040). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays pediatricians (general) the least?
District of Columbia, with a median of $79,240 a year (−62% vs. national).
Where do most pediatricians (general) work?
California has the most jobs, about 6,680, with a median of $214,140.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.