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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).

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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