Jobs Similar to Pediatricians (General)
The careers below use the most similar skills, knowledge and work activities to pediatricians (general), according to O*NET 31.0. The closest are Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants and Family Medicine Physicians.
Pediatricians (General): $210,040 median pay · usual preparation: Graduate degree.
Updated October 2026 · Data: O*NET 31.0 and BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
The 20 most similar careers
| # | Career | Similarity | Median pay (vs. Pediatricians (General)) | Usual preparation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nurse PractitionersSame group | 86% | $132,300−37% | Graduate degree |
| 2 | Physician AssistantsSame group | 85% | $135,880−35% | Graduate degree |
| 3 | Family Medicine PhysiciansSame group | 85% | $244,180+16% | Graduate degree |
| 4 | General Internal Medicine PhysiciansSame group | 85% | $256,560+22% | Graduate degree |
| 5 | Nurse MidwivesSame group | 84% | $134,040−36% | Graduate degree |
| 6 | HospitalistsSame group | 84% | $265,930Broader BLS group · not compared | Graduate degree |
| 7 | PsychiatristsSame group | 84% | $281,870+34% | Graduate degree |
| 8 | Obstetricians and GynecologistsSame group | 84% | $292,910+39% | Graduate degree |
| 9 | Emergency Medicine PhysiciansSame group | 83% | $335,550+60% | Graduate degree |
| 10 | Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation PhysiciansSame group | 83% | $265,930Broader BLS group · not compared | Graduate degree |
| 11 | NeurologistsSame group | 83% | $248,560+18% | Graduate degree |
| 12 | Naturopathic PhysiciansSame group | 83% | $115,210Broader BLS group · not compared | Graduate degree |
| 13 | Clinical Neuropsychologists | 82% | $110,840Broader BLS group · not compared | Graduate degree |
| 14 | Dietitians and NutritionistsSame group | 82% | $76,400−64% | Graduate degree |
| 15 | Clinical Nurse SpecialistsSame group | 82% | $97,550Broader BLS group · not compared | Graduate degree |
| 16 | Physical TherapistsSame group | 82% | $102,760−51% | Graduate degree |
| 17 | Preventive Medicine PhysiciansSame group | 82% | $265,930Broader BLS group · not compared | Graduate degree |
| 18 | Advanced Practice Psychiatric NursesSame group | 82% | $97,550Broader BLS group · not compared | Graduate degree |
| 19 | Allergists and ImmunologistsSame group | 82% | $265,930Broader BLS group · not compared | Graduate degree |
| 20 | DermatologistsSame group | 82% | $328,730+57% | Graduate degree |
- 1Nurse Practitioners
86% similar · $132,300 (−37%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 2Physician Assistants
85% similar · $135,880 (−35%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 3Family Medicine Physicians
85% similar · $244,180 (+16%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 4General Internal Medicine Physicians
85% similar · $256,560 (+22%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 5Nurse Midwives
84% similar · $134,040 (−36%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 6Hospitalists
84% similar · $265,930 (broader group) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 7Psychiatrists
84% similar · $281,870 (+34%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 8Obstetricians and Gynecologists
84% similar · $292,910 (+39%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 9Emergency Medicine Physicians
83% similar · $335,550 (+60%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 10Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians
83% similar · $265,930 (broader group) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 11Neurologists
83% similar · $248,560 (+18%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 12Naturopathic Physicians
83% similar · $115,210 (broader group) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 13Clinical Neuropsychologists
82% similar · $110,840 (broader group) · Graduate degree
- 14Dietitians and Nutritionists
82% similar · $76,400 (−64%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 15Clinical Nurse Specialists
82% similar · $97,550 (broader group) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 16Physical Therapists
82% similar · $102,760 (−51%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 17Preventive Medicine Physicians
82% similar · $265,930 (broader group) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 18Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses
82% similar · $97,550 (broader group) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 19Allergists and Immunologists
82% similar · $265,930 (broader group) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 20Dermatologists
82% similar · $328,730 (+57%) · Graduate degree · Same group
Similarity: weighted correlation of O*NET 31.0 transferable skills (35%), knowledge (25%), work activities (15%) and interests (15%). Pay and schooling do not change it. Pay change compares BLS May 2025 national medians; careers with only a broader BLS group wage are not compared. “Same group”: the same BLS occupation group (SOC minor group). Methodology
Similar jobs that pay more
Only careers that usually need no more preparation than pediatricians (general).
- Emergency Medicine Physicians83% similar · $335,550 (+60%)
- Dermatologists82% similar · $328,730 (+57%)
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists84% similar · $292,910 (+39%)
- Psychiatrists84% similar · $281,870 (+34%)
- General Internal Medicine Physicians85% similar · $256,560 (+22%)
- Neurologists83% similar · $248,560 (+18%)
Thinking of a career change?
Similar is not the same as a good next step. Our career-change list for pediatricians (general) also weighs pay drops and extra schooling, and puts jobs outside the field first.
Questions about jobs like pediatricians (general)
What jobs are most similar to pediatricians (general)?
By O*NET 31.0 data, the closest are Nurse Practitioners (86% similar), Physician Assistants (85% similar), Family Medicine Physicians (85% similar), General Internal Medicine Physicians (85% similar) and Nurse Midwives (84% similar).
Which jobs like pediatricians (general) pay more?
Among the 20 most similar careers, Emergency Medicine Physicians ($335,550, +60%; usually a graduate degree), Dermatologists ($328,730, +57%; usually a graduate degree) and Obstetricians and Gynecologists ($292,910, +39%; usually a graduate degree) have the highest BLS median pay compared with pediatricians (general) ($210,040). Without more preparation than pediatricians (general) usually need: Emergency Medicine Physicians, Dermatologists and Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
How is the similarity percentage worked out?
We compare how important each transferable skill, knowledge area, work activity and interest area is in both jobs (O*NET 31.0 ratings) with a weighted correlation. 100% would mean the same profile. Unlike our career-change matches, pay and extra schooling do not lower the similarity on this page.