Pediatricians, General
Job Zone 5 - Extensive preparation needed
Diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases and injuries in children. May refer patients to specialists for further diagnosis or treatment, as needed.
Median pay: $210,040/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: +0.8% projected growth, 2024–2034 — slower than average.
About 1,200 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: Doctoral or professional degree.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury in infants and children.
• Examine children regularly to assess their growth and development.
• Treat children who have minor illnesses, acute and chronic health problems, and growth and development concerns.
• Examine patients or order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests to obtain information on medical condition and determine diagnosis.
• Advise patients, parents or guardians, and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.
• Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients and parents or guardians.
• Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports, or examination results.
• Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.
What's the median pay for Pediatricians, General?
The median pay for Pediatricians, General is $210,040 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Pediatricians, General?
Employment for Pediatricians, General is projected to change +0.8% from 2024 to 2034 - slower than average.
What education is typically required for Pediatricians, General?
Typical entry-level education: Doctoral or professional degree.
How many job openings are there each year for Pediatricians, General?
About 1,200 openings per year, on average, over the decade.