Pediatricians, General
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)
Higher-paying roles in the same field
Jobs in the same field (Healthcare Practitioners & Technical) that pay more than this one. A plain “same field, higher pay” guide — not a skills-match score.
- Optometrists$167,474 median (+$7,680) · +19.1% by 2032
- Dentists, General$168,518 median (+$8,724) · +19.8% by 2032
- Surgeons, All Other$170,762 median (+$10,968)
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$178,049 median (+$18,255) · +27.0% by 2032
- Family Medicine Physicians$220,626 median (+$60,833) · +23.7% by 2032
- Neurologists$220,657 median (+$60,863)
Lower-paying roles in the same field
Jobs in the same field (Healthcare Practitioners & Technical) that pay less than this one — often earlier-career roles or a way in.
- Physician Assistants$156,800 median (−$2,994) · +27.2% by 2032
- Nurse Practitioners$149,341 median (−$10,453) · +26.3% by 2032
- Pharmacists$140,055 median (−$19,739) · +6.6% by 2032
- Veterinarians$134,900 median (−$24,894) · +14.7% by 2032
- Radiation Therapists$125,826 median (−$33,968) · +27.9% by 2032
- Podiatrists$120,408 median (−$39,386) · +29.4% by 2032
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