Pediatrician Salary in Georgia: Average Pay and Factors Like Experience, Education, and Location

Average Salary (Georgia, 2023-2024 Data)

Mean annual wage: ~$175,810 (BLS May 2023 data for "Pediatricians, General" in GA).

Factors Influencing Pay

Experience

• <1 year: ~$125,000
• 1-4 years: ~$150,000
• 5-9 years: ~$175,000
• 10-19 years: ~$200,000
• 20+ years: >$210,000

Education and Certification

• MD/DO required.
• Board certification (American Board of Pediatrics) expected; often tied to higher reimbursement and hospital privileges.
• Fellowship training (subspecialty) → higher academic/practice earnings.

Location Within Georgia

• Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell MSA: ~$200,000+ (higher cost of living, academic centers).
• Augusta, Savannah, Macon: ~$160,000-$185,000.
• Rural/non-metro: ~$130,000-$150,000 (but lower overhead, loan repayment programs).

Practice Setting

• Hospital-employed: stable salary + RVU bonuses.
• Private practice: variable; ownership equity potential.
• Academic: lower base + research/teaching; loan forgiveness.
• Locum tenens: high hourly ($90-130/hr) but no benefits.

Bonuses and Incentives

• Productivity (wRVU-based)
• Quality metrics (HEDIS, vaccination rates, patient satisfaction)
• Board certification maintenance
• Call coverage, teaching, administrative roles

National Context

Georgia ranks ~25th nationally for pediatrician pay. National mean: ~$198,000. Adjust for cost of living (GA ~6% below national average).