Pediatrician Salary in the US: 2022 Compensation Survey & Breakdown

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics' 2022 Pediatric Compensation Survey, the median total compensation (including base salary, bonus, incentives, and other earnings) for employed pediatricians in the United States is $240,000 per year.

Here is a breakdown of the 10th, 25th, 50th 75th, and 90th percentile total compensation for various pediatric subspecialties:

General Pediatrics:

- 10th percentile: $132,000

- 25th percentile: $182,000

- 50th percentile: $240,000

- 75th percentile: $320,000

- 90th percentile: $420,000

Adolescent Medicine:

- 10th percentile: $129,000

- 25th percentile: $193,000

- 50th percentile: $251,000

- 75th percentile: $344,000

- 90th percentile: $427,000

Cardiology:

- 10th percentile: $122,000

- 25th percentile: $196,000

- 50th percentile: $246,000

- 75th percentile: $312,000

- 90th percentile: $426,000

Critical Care Medicine:

- 10th percentile: $171,000

- 25th percentile: $206,000

- 50th percentile: $279,000

- 75th percentile: $350,000

- 90th percentile: $421,000

Emergency Medicine:

- 10th percentile: $132,000

- 25th percentile: $195,000

- 50th percentile: $241,000

- 75th percentile: $312,000

- 90th percentile: $419,000

Endocrinology:

- 10th percentile: $141,000

- 25th percentile: $205,000

- 50th percentile: $241,000

- 75th percentile: $317,000

- 90th percentile: $401,000

Gastroenterology:

- 10th percentile: $143,000

- 25th percentile: $221,000

- 50th percentile: $277,000

- 75th percentile: $360,000

- 90th percentile: $425,000

It's important to note that compensation for pediatric doctors may vary depending on geographical location, practice setting, years of experience, and other factors. The figures provided here are general estimates and individual salaries may differ.