According to SalaryDr data from 26 verified pediatrics physicians in California, the median total compensation for Pediatrics in 2026 is $315,000. The 25th percentile is $265,000 and the 75th percentile is $380,000. Base salary: $259,269. Bonuses: $75,192 (22% receive). Satisfaction: 4.3/5. Workload: ~45 hrs/week. Source: https://www.salarydr.com/specialty/pediatrics/california Sample size: 26. Last updated: March 29, 2026.
As of March 29, 2026, a Pediatrician in California earns approximately $315,000 per year ($26,250 monthly). Based on an average 45-hour work week, this translates to about $142 per hour. Looking for a broader view? See the Pediatrician salary overview or compare nearby states below.
From 26 verified physician salary submissions in California, SalaryDr is seeing total compensation ranging from $265,000 to $380,000, with top performers (90th percentile) earning up to $516,000 annually. Compared to the national median of $315,000, Pediatrician salaries in California are in line with the national median.
In California, the salary progression for pediatrician physicians shows significant growth potential. Entry-level positions start at $310,000, while those with more than 10 years of experience earn a typical salary of $343,474 - a 11% increase.
In California, the most common work environment is Hospital Employed (50% of physicians). On average, base salary accounts for 78% of total compensation—about $259,269—with the remaining amount coming from bonuses, profit sharing, and incentives.
California offers unique advantages for pediatrician physicians, including high demand in major metropolitan areas and competitive compensation packages. The cost of living in California is higher than the national average but offset by higher salaries.
Local pediatrician physicians report 4.3/5 career satisfaction, with 77% of those surveyed saying they would choose this specialty again.
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Last updated: March 29, 2026
Distribution based on 26 verified physician salary submissions.
Median Salary: $315,000
Average satisfaction rating reported by Pediatrics physicians (1-5 scale).
Percentage of Pediatrics physicians who would choose this specialty again.
Physicians cite the variety of cases and patient relationships as most rewarding aspects of this specialty.
On-call demands, administrative burden, and work-life balance are cited as the top challenges.
Average Salary
$334,462
Median Salary
$315,000
Salary Range
$265,000 - $380,000
National Average
$334,462
Difference
+0% vs National Average
Sample Size
26 local / 26 national reports
| Practice Type | Average Salary | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| Private Practice | $351,200 | 5 submissions |
| Academic | $331,250 | 8 submissions |
| Hospital-employed | $330,000 | 13 submissions |
* Practice types with fewer than 3 submissions may be omitted for privacy.
Compare salary data across different practice settings for Pediatrics physicians in California:
| Years of Experience | Average Salary | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 years | $240,000 | 2 submissions |
| 3-5 years | $250,000 | 1 submissions |
| 6-10 years | $332,733 | 15 submissions |
| 11-15 years | $371,875 | 8 submissions |
* Experience levels with fewer than 3 submissions may be omitted for privacy.
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| Subspecialty | Average Salary | Sample Size | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiology | $557,015 | 30 submissions | Focuses on specialized cardiology procedures and treatments within pediatrics, providing expert care in this specific area. |
| Critical Care | $396,997 | 13 submissions | Focuses on specialized critical care procedures and treatments within pediatrics, providing expert care in this specific area. |
| Neonatology | $385,000 | 6 submissions | Focuses on specialized neonatology procedures and treatments within pediatrics, providing expert care in this specific area. |
| Hematology/Oncology | $336,261 | 21 submissions | Focuses on specialized hematology/oncology procedures and treatments within pediatrics, providing expert care in this specific area. |
| Gastroenterology | $333,530 | 27 submissions | Focuses on specialized gastroenterology procedures and treatments within pediatrics, providing expert care in this specific area. |
| Pulmonology | $332,000 | 10 submissions | Focuses on specialized pulmonology procedures and treatments within pediatrics, providing expert care in this specific area. |
| Rheumatology | $306,113 | 22 submissions | Focuses on specialized rheumatology procedures and treatments within pediatrics, providing expert care in this specific area. |
| Infectious Disease | $291,420 | 22 submissions | Focuses on specialized infectious disease procedures and treatments within pediatrics, providing expert care in this specific area. |
| Nephrology | $290,063 | 23 submissions | Focuses on specialized nephrology procedures and treatments within pediatrics, providing expert care in this specific area. |
| Endocrinology | $287,315 | 25 submissions | Focuses on specialized endocrinology procedures and treatments within pediatrics, providing expert care in this specific area. |
* Subspecialties with fewer than 3 submissions may be omitted for privacy.
* Data is aggregated from verified physician submissions.