Pediatricians (General) Salary in Louisiana
Pediatricians (General) in Louisiana earn a median of $502,720 a year, +139% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $502,720
- vs. U.S. median
- +139% ($210,040)
- Rank among states
- 1 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 40
Pay range in Louisiana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $161,820; the top 10% earn over $555,290. Nationally the range is $91,470 to $338,500.
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Pediatricians (General) pay in Louisiana
How much do pediatricians (general) make in Louisiana?
The median is $502,720 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $161,820 and the top 10% earn over $555,290. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Louisiana a good state for pediatricians (general)?
On pay alone it ranks 1 of 49 (+139% vs. the national median of $210,040). Living costs are not included.