Pediatrician salary
From 925 certified H-1B filings (FY2025–FY2026). Base salary only.
- Occupation code 29-1221: Pediatricians, General
- Also filed as: Physician Pediatrician
At a glance
- Mostly Level II (mid-level). 37% of Pediatrician filings are Level II, compared with 42% across all H-1B filings.
- Top filer: Children's Hospital. 26 filings (3% of the total), median $92,784.
- Median up 8% since FY2020. From $200,000 in FY2020 to $215,000 in FY2026 (Q1–Q3). Nominal, not adjusted for inflation.
Pediatrician H-1B salary overview
Employers filed 925 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications for Pediatrician jobs in FY2025–FY2026 (occupation code 29-1221, Pediatricians, General). The median base salary is $213,408, 74% above the median for all H-1B filings ($122,699), and half of the filings fall between $164,840 and $250,000. The most common wage level is Level II (mid-level), at 37% of filings. New York, NY has the most filings (57), and Children's Hospital is the employer that files the most (26).
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Top employers for Pediatrician
The University of Iowa17 filings · 2%$230,000
USA HealthCare Management16 filings · 2%$250,000
University Pediatricians12 filings · 1%$180,500
Community Medical Centers11 filings · 1%$260,475
Employers with the most Pediatrician filings. Bar: share of all Pediatrician filings. Figure: median base salary.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 34% of filings
Mid-level · 37% of filings
Senior · 16% of filings
Expert · 13% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | $200,000 | 275 |
| Level II · Qualified | $218,750 | 298 |
| Level III · Experienced | $220,400 | 125 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | $240,635 | 105 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Pediatrician pay by city
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 23 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $200,000 | 57 |
| Boston, MA | $145,000 | 39 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $70,962 | 26 |
| St. Louis, MO | $75,889 | 25 |
| Orlando, FL | $175,785 | 23 |
| Stockton, CA | $252,500 | 20 |
| Cleveland, OH | $164,235 | 19 |
| Detroit, MI | $175,000 | 17 |
| Fresno, CA | $294,268 | 17 |
| Iowa, IA | $230,000 | 17 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $250,000 | 17 |
| Mobile, AL | $250,000 | 17 |
| Modesto, CA | $224,700 | 17 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $199,680 | 15 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $70,013 | 15 |
| Chicago, IL | $214,177 | 12 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $117,811 | 12 |
| Syracuse, NY | $123,001 | 12 |
| Washington, DC | $125,107 | 12 |
| Miami, FL | $205,000 | 11 |
| Morgantown, WV | $233,122 | 11 |
| Omaha, NE | $172,600 | 11 |
| Kansas, MO | $83,720 | 10 |
Metro areas with at least 10 filings for this occupation.
What a Pediatrician does
Diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases and injuries in children. May refer patients to specialists for further diagnosis or treatment, as needed.
Typical tasks
- Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury in infants and children.
- Examine children regularly to assess their growth and development.
- Treat children who have minor illnesses, acute and chronic health problems, and growth and development concerns.
- Examine patients or order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests to obtain information on medical condition and determine diagnosis.
- Advise patients, parents or guardians, and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.
- Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients and parents or guardians.
Preparation
Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed. Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).
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H-1B pay vs. all U.S. workers
Across all U.S. workers in this occupation (Pediatricians, General), the median annual wage was $210,040 in May 2025, with 39,390 people employed. The median H-1B base salary in FY2025–FY2026 is $213,408, 2% higher.
| H-1B filings | All U.S. workers (BLS, May 2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $80,899 | $91,470 |
| 25th percentile | $164,840 | $138,290 |
| Median | $213,408 | $210,040 |
| 75th percentile | $250,000 | $239,200+ |
| 90th percentile | $289,662 | $239,200+ |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). BLS wages cover all wage and salary workers and include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are the base salary offered on certified LCAs. The two sources cover different periods. BLS reports wages of $239,200 or more as a single top value.
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $80,899 |
| 25th | $164,840 |
| 50th (median) | $213,408 |
| 75th | $250,000 |
| 90th | $289,662 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $200,000 | $160,909 | $225,000 | 369 |
| FY2021 | $200,000 | $160,000 | $228,000 | 385 |
| FY2022 | $200,000 | $160,000 | $225,000 | 440 |
| FY2023 | $205,973 | $167,741 | $240,000 | 474 |
| FY2024 | $209,997 | $166,238 | $248,659 | 435 |
| FY2025 | $210,000 | $160,063 | $245,037 | 531 |
| FY2026 | $215,000 | $169,745 | $254,375 | 394 |
Questions
How much does an H-1B Pediatrician make?
The median base salary in certified H-1B filings for Pediatrician jobs is $213,408 (925 filings, FY2025–FY2026). Half of the filings are between $164,840 and $250,000.
What does an entry-level Pediatrician earn on an H-1B?
Level I (entry-level) filings have a median of $200,000. Level I accounts for 34% of Pediatrician filings.
Which employers file the most H-1B applications for Pediatricians?
Children's Hospital (26), Saltzman, Tanis, Pittell, Levin and Jacobson (26) and UPMC Medical Education (23) filed the most Pediatrician LCAs in FY2025–FY2026.
Do H-1B Pediatricians earn more than other U.S. workers in the same job?
The H-1B median base salary ($213,408) is 2% higher than the median wage of all U.S. workers in this occupation ($210,040, BLS May 2025). The sources measure pay differently, so treat this as a rough comparison.