Attending market snapshot

What the Pediatrics attending market looks like for residents finishing in 2028

Real attending pay from approved physician reports, live demand, and when to start your search — so you can plan the jump from training with the actual numbers, not guesses.

Attending total comp · nationwide
Data as of Sep 2026
$270,000–$350,000median $310,000
271 approved physician salary reports·Medium confidence·realized pay, not open-role postings
How we calculate this→

Median and 25th–75th percentile of realized or accepted total compensation that Pediatrics attendings reported to SalaryDr — resident and fellow pay excluded. We require at least 5 reports and widen from state → region → nationwide until the sample is large enough to be meaningful. Full methodology →

Today there are 752 open Pediatrics roles on SalaryDr — a live read on the demand you'll graduate into.

High-intent physician searches

752 open roles

Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine Director of Divisional Informatics Faculty

Nationwide Children's Hospital
Pediatrics
Main Campus, Ohio · 1mo ago
~$295,000
Academic
SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage· 45 reports

Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine Associate Division Director of Research Faculty

Nationwide Children's Hospital
Pediatrics
Main Campus, Ohio · 1mo ago
~$295,000
Academic
SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage· 45 reports

Physician - MVHC-1

Nationwide Children's Hospital
Pediatrics
716 Adair Avenue · 4mo ago
~$300,000
Monday through FridayAcademic
SalaryDr Signal· Strong coverage· 44 reports

Pediatrician

Island Health
Pediatrics
Anacortes · 1mo ago
$254,562 – $311,132
$25,000 loan support3 or 4-day work week outpatient

Pediatric Hospitalist - Per Diem

PeaceHealth
Pediatrics
Bellingham · 1mo ago
$133/hr

CT Facility Needs a Locums Pediatrician

CompHealth
Pediatrics
Danbury, Connecticut · 1mo ago
~$315,000
SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage· 88 reports

Pediatric Surgeon, Durham NC - Duke Health

Duke Health
Pediatrics
Durham, North Carolina · 1mo ago
~$305,000
Academic
SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage· 69 reports

Lee Health & Golisano Children’s Hospital are seeking ADULT & PEDIATRIC EM Physicians

Lee Health physician group
Pediatrics
Fort Myers, Florida · 1mo ago
~$295,000
SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage· 17 reports

Developmental & Behavioral Health Pediatrician – Elliot Health System, Manchester, NH

Elliot Health System
Pediatrics
Manchester, New Hampshire · 1mo ago
~$315,000
No call responsibilities
SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage· 88 reports

A Pediatrician Is

Weatherby Healthcare.
Pediatrics
New Mexico · 1mo ago
~$305,000
SalaryDr Signal· Limited coverage· 9 reports

NC Facility Needs a Locum Tenens Pediatric Hospitalist

Weatherby Healthcare.
Pediatrics
North Carolina · 1mo ago
~$305,000
24-hour call coverage
SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage· 69 reports

Pediatric Hospitalist

Covenant Health
Pediatrics
Odessa, Texas · 1mo ago
~$350,000
No call (when you are off you are off)
SalaryDr Signal· Limited coverage· 6 reports

Pediatric Surgeon - Per Diem

PeaceHealth
Pediatrics
Springfield, Oregon · 1mo ago
$361/hr
rigorous on-call and call-back schedule

Physician, Pediatrics (Vacaville, CA)

Sutter Medical Group (SMG)
Pediatrics
Vacaville, California · 1mo ago
~$305,000
$200,000 loan supportAcademic
SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage· 27 reports

Pediatric Hospitalist Physician

Progressive Health System
Pediatrics
Location N/A · 18d ago
~$310,000
Visa sponsorship7 on 7 off call scheduleAcademic
SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage· 271 reports

Pediatric Hospitalist Physician

Southeast Physician Search
Pediatrics
Alabama · 16d ago
~$305,000
Visa sponsorship
SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage· 20 reports

Pediatric Hospitalist Physician

Med Ninjas
Pediatrics
Athens, Ohio · 18d ago
~$305,000
Round-and-go model with call from homeAcademic
SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage· 47 reports

Pediatric Hospitalist Physician

Inspire Healthcare
Pediatrics
Bakersfield, California · 17d ago
~$305,000
Academic
SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage· 28 reports

Physician / Hospitalist - Pediatric / Connecticut / Permanent / Pediatric Hospitalist/Newborn Nurser

Britt Medical Search
Pediatrics
Bridgeport, Connecticut · 18d ago
~$315,000
Academic
SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage· 88 reports

Pediatric Hospitalist Physician

Amergis Locum Tenens
Pediatrics
California · 15d ago
~$305,000
SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage· 28 reports

Pediatric Hospitalist Physician

GQR Recruiting Resources
Pediatrics
California · 17d ago
~$305,000
SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage· 28 reports

Pediatric Hospitalist Physician

Orchard
Pediatrics
California · 18d ago
~$305,000
SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage· 28 reports

Physician / Hospitalist / California / Permanent / Pediatric Hospitalist Locums Need in California J

Integrity Locums
Pediatrics
California · 18d ago
~$305,000
Sunday-Saturday, 7-14 days per month
SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage· 28 reports

Pediatric Hospitalist Physician

Carlsbad Medical Center
Pediatrics
Carlsbad, New Mexico · 17d ago
~$305,000
Call coverage only
SalaryDr Signal· Limited coverage· 9 reports

Pediatric Hospitalist Physician

Concord Physicians Solutions
Pediatrics
Cheyenne, Wyoming · 17d ago
~$305,000
SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage· 63 reports

Pediatric Hospitalist job in Columbus IN

Curare Physician Recruiting
Pediatrics
Columbus, Indiana · 18d ago
$175/hr
No call

Pediatric Hospitalist Physician

K3 Healthcare Recruiting
Pediatrics
Delaware · 18d ago
~$305,000
Visa sponsorship24/7 in-house coverageAcademic
SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage· 69 reports

Pediatric Hospitalist job in Duluth MN

Curare Physician Recruiting
Pediatrics
Duluth, Minnesota · 16d ago
~$305,000
no callAcademic
SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage· 47 reports

Pediatric Hospitalist Physician

RecruitWell
Pediatrics
Durant, Oklahoma · 17d ago
~$305,000
Call only
SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage· 69 reports

Physician / Hospitalist - Pediatric / Alabama / Locum Tenens / Pediatric Hospitalist- Montgomery, AL

Stratford Health Group
Pediatrics
Fort Lauderdale, Florida · 18d ago
~$295,000
1 physician on at a timeAcademic
SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage· 17 reports

Physician / Hospitalist / California / Locum tenens / Locums Pediatric Hospitalist Job in California

Hayman Daugherty Associates
Pediatrics
Fortuna, California · 16d ago
~$305,000
SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage· 28 reports

Physician / Hospitalist / California / Locum tenens / Locums Hospitalist-Pediatrics Job in Californi

Hayman Daugherty Associates
Pediatrics
Georgetown, California · 16d ago
~$305,000
SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage· 28 reports

Physician / Hospitalist / California / Locum tenens / Locums Pediatric Hospitalist Job in California

Hayman Daugherty Associates
Pediatrics
Geyserville, California · 16d ago
~$305,000
Call only, 24-hour call shifts
SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage· 28 reports

Physician / Hospitalist / Virginia / Locum tenens / Locum Pediatric Hospitalist Job Virginia Job

Hayman Daugherty Associates
Pediatrics
Haynesville, Virginia · 16d ago
~$305,000
No call
SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage· 69 reports

Physician / Pediatrics / Montana / Locum tenens / Locums Hospitalist-Pediatrics Job in Montana Job

Hayman Daugherty Associates
Pediatrics
Hungry Horse, Montana · 16d ago
~$315,000
Includes call responsibilities
SalaryDr Signal· Limited coverage· 11 reports

Physician / Hospitalist / Idaho / Permanent / Physician - Hospitalist - Pediatric in Idaho Job

Pediatric Hospital
Pediatrics
Idaho Falls, Idaho · 17d ago
~$305,000
On-call and weekend coverage required
SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage· 63 reports

Pediatric Hospitalist Physician

Pediatric Hospital
Pediatrics
Idaho Falls, Idaho · 17d ago
~$305,000
On-call and weekend coverage required
SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage· 63 reports

Physician / Hospitalist / West Virginia / Locum tenens / Locum Tenens

Hayman Daugherty Associates
Pediatrics
Jeffrey, West Virginia · 16d ago
~$305,000
SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage· 69 reports

Pediatric Hospitalist Physician

VISTA Staffing Solutions
Pediatrics
Kamuela, Hawaii · 16d ago
~$305,000
24-hour call shifts
SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage· 63 reports

Physician / Hospitalist / Kentucky / Permanent / Locums Pediatric Hospitalist Need in Kentucky Job

Integrity Locums
Pediatrics
Kentucky · 14d ago
~$305,000
7a-7a (12-hour shift)
SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage· 69 reports

Pediatric Hospitalist Physician

Britt Medical Search
Pediatrics
La Crosse, Wisconsin · 18d ago
~$305,000
Academic
SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage· 47 reports

Pediatric Hospitalist Physician

Outpatient Clinic
Pediatrics
Lake Havasu City, Arizona · 15d ago
~$305,000
10 days per month
SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage· 63 reports

Physician / Hospitalist / California / Locum tenens / Locums Pediatric-Hospitalist Job in California

Hayman Daugherty Associates
Pediatrics
Lakehead, California · 16d ago
~$305,000
24-hour call
SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage· 28 reports

Physician / Hospitalist - Pediatric / Nevada / Permanent / Pediatric Hospitalist

Momentum Healthcare Staffing
Pediatrics
Las Vegas, Nevada · 18d ago
~$305,000
SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage· 63 reports

Pediatric Hospitalist Physician

HealthPlus Staffing
Pediatrics
Lima, Ohio · 15d ago
~$305,000
SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage· 47 reports

Where Pediatrics demand is strongest