Pediatrician Career in California
Based on 26 verified physician submissions from California
52/ 100
$315,000
Median Salary
+2% vs national
4.3/5
Satisfaction
77%
Would Choose Again
6,960
BLS Employed in California
Pediatrics Salary in California
25th Percentile
$265,000
Median
$315,000
75th Percentile
$380,000
Practice Settings in California
| Setting | Median Salary | Count |
|---|---|---|
| Academic | $335,000 | 8 |
| Private Practice | $305,000 | 5 |
| Hospital Employed | $280,000 | 13 |
What Physicians Actually Say
Thematic analysis of career insights from Pediatrics in California physicians. Based on 2 anonymized responses.
About the Career (1 responses)
Compensation
100%1 physician mentioned this
“We are almost solely RVU/ eat what you kill with a small base to cover our shared rounding/light call. No PTO, benefits, or 401k but I feel the higher income more than makes up for it.”— Private Practice, 8 yrs
Call Burden
100%1 physician mentioned this
“We are almost solely RVU/ eat what you kill with a small base to cover our shared rounding/light call. No PTO, benefits, or 401k but I feel the higher income more than makes up for it.”— Private Practice, 8 yrs
About the Lifestyle (1 responses)
Family Time
100%1 physician mentioned this
“I work 4 days a week, clinic is 9-430pm with an hour lunch. I round on babies and take mommy call 1 week a month but it’s usually 0-5 babies a week and I’ve only been called at home maybe 10 times this last year. Great flexibility, never miss any time with kids. I’m a partner in a new group with ...”— Private Practice, 8 yrs
SalaryDr Career Intelligence
Based on 26 verified physician submissions + BLS employment projections
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Score Breakdown
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Satisfaction
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Demand
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Would Choose Again
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Work-Life Balance
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Training ROI
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AI Resilience
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Demand score powered by BLS Employment Projections (2024-2034): 0.8% projected growth (little or no change)