Source: SalaryDr Pediatrics Residency Salary Data (2026). Median: $73,000/year. Sample: 32 verified submissions. URL: https://www.salarydr.com/residency-salary/pediatrics
Pediatrics Residency Salary (2026)
The median pediatrics resident salary is $73,000 per year, based on 32 verified submissions on SalaryDr. After training, pediatrics attendings earn a median of $270,000 — a 3.7x increase.
Source: SalaryDr verified data • Updated Sep 2026
Pediatrics Resident Salary by PGY Year
How pediatrics resident compensation changes by postgraduate year level.
| PGY Level | Median Salary | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| PGY-1 | $71,000 | 21 |
| PGY-2 | $80,000 | 8 |
| PGY-3 | $73,000 | 2 |
| PGY-4 | $84,000 | 1 |
Pediatrics Residency Stipends & Benefits
Median annual stipends reported by pediatrics residents, in addition to base salary.
What Pediatrics Residents Say
Real insights from verified pediatrics residents about their training experience.
“Hours range from 15-75 hours a week. We never go past 80 hour weeks. 4 weeks of PTO and can request weekends off without using PTO.”
“Intern at hospital. Work 6 days a week, 12+ hours while in hospital. 5 days a week with 10ish hours when in clinic”
“How to more effectively moonlight”
Pediatrics: Resident vs. Attending Salary
The salary jump from residency to attending is the largest increase in a physician’s career.
Pediatrics Resident Salary by State
Top-paying states for pediatrics residents based on verified submissions.
| State | Median Salary | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $95,000 | 2 |
| New York | $82,000 | 7 |
| Illinois | $80,000 | 4 |
| Missouri | $73,902 | 2 |
| Pennsylvania | $72,880 | 2 |
| Texas | $72,672 | 2 |
| North Carolina | $72,500 | 3 |
| Florida | $63,200 | 3 |
Pediatrics Residency Training
Training Length
3 years
Salary Progression
Resident salary increases ~$2,000–$3,000 per PGY year. After completing training, attending pediatrics physicians earn a median of $270,000.
Frequently Asked Questions: Pediatrics Residency Salary
How much do pediatrics residents make in 2026?
Pediatrics residents earn a median salary of $73,000 per year based on 32 verified submissions on SalaryDr. Salaries range from $60,000 to $95,000 depending on PGY level and location.
How long is pediatrics residency?
Pediatrics residency training is 3 years. Salary increases with each year of training, typically by $2,000–$3,000 per PGY level.
How much more do pediatrics attendings make compared to residents?
Pediatrics attending physicians earn a median of $270,000, which is 3.7x more than the median resident salary of $73,000. This gap represents the largest salary jump in a physician's career.
Are pediatrics residents satisfied with their specialty choice?
Pediatrics residents rate their career satisfaction at 3.8/5.0 on average. 86% say they would choose pediatrics again if given the choice. They work an average of 61 hours per week.
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