Pediatricians (General) Salary in California
Pediatricians (General) in California earn a median of $214,140 a year, +2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $214,140
- vs. U.S. median
- +2% ($210,040)
- Rank among states
- 24 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 6,680
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $102,600; the top 10% earn over $372,460. Nationally the range is $91,470 to $338,500.
States ranked near California
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Pediatricians (General) pay in California
How much do pediatricians (general) make in California?
The median is $214,140 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $102,600 and the top 10% earn over $372,460. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for pediatricians (general)?
On pay alone it ranks 24 of 49 (+2% vs. the national median of $210,040). Living costs are not included.