Pediatricians, General
Role Overview
Diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases and injuries in children. May refer patients to specialists for further diagnosis or treatment, as needed. Excludes “Family Medicine Physicians” (29-1215) and “General Internal Medicine Physicians” (29-1216).
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Salary by State (top paying)
| State | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Louisiana | $354,060 |
| Alaska | $284,210 |
| California | $283,620 |
| Iowa | $257,430 |
| New Hampshire | $256,260 |
| Wisconsin | $243,130 |
| New Mexico | $237,950 |
| Kentucky | $237,740 |
| Mississippi | $236,860 |
| Arizona | $227,410 |
| Oklahoma | $226,150 |
| North Dakota | $225,250 |
| Maine | $224,200 |
| South Dakota | $217,990 |
| Pennsylvania | $217,810 |
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Median Annual Salary
$210,130
Projected Growth (10yr)
+0.8%
Avg. annual openings
1.2k
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