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SOC 29-1221·Healthcare Practitioners & TechnicalOpportunity job
Pediatricians, General
Median wage
$159,794
10-yr outlook
+26.7%by 2032
Openings / year
277
Workers in NY
5,680
How pay grows with experience
Pediatricians, General — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $100,372 |
| Median (typical) | $159,794 |
| Experienced | $225,540 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Where it pays most across New York
Median pay for this occupation by region. Select a region for its full profile.
Pediatricians, General — median pay by region
Regional median annual wage, highest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| North Country | $215,331 |
| Mohawk Valley | $210,849 |
| Western New York | $165,609 |
| Capital Region | $160,912 |
| Hudson Valley | $159,794 |
| Long Island | $159,794 |
| New York City | $159,794 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
A realistic next step
Higher-paying roles in the same field
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