How much do critical care pediatricians make? The median critical care pediatrician salary in 2026 is $420,000, with an average of $399,913. The typical range is $345,000–$480,000 (25th–75th percentile).
Source: SalaryDr verified data • 12 submissions • Updated Jun 2026
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Based on 12 verified salary submissions, total compensation for Critical care Pediatrician ranges from $345,000 to $480,000, with top performers (90th percentile) earning up to $550,000 annually. The median salary for this subspecialty is above the general Pediatrician average.
Entry-level Critical care Pediatrician positions start at $344,000, while those with more than 10 years of experience earn a typical salary of $439,851 – a 28% increase.
Most commonly, Critical care Pediatrician physicians work in Hospital Employed settings (50% of submissions). Base salary makes up 88% of total compensation ($353,663), with the rest from bonuses, profit sharing, and incentives.
Critical care Pediatrician physicians report 3.9/5 career satisfaction, with 83% saying they would choose this subspecialty again.
Focuses on specialized critical care procedures and treatments within pediatrics, providing expert care in this specific area.
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Distribution based on 12 verified physician salary submissions.
Median Salary: $420,000
Average satisfaction rating reported by Critical care Pediatrician physicians (1-5 scale).
Percentage of Critical care Pediatrician 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.
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| Practice Type | Average Salary | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| Hospital-employed | $458,333 | 6 submissions |
| Private Practice | $364,653 | 3 submissions |
| Academic | $318,333 | 3 submissions |
* Small sample sizes may affect data reliability.
| Years of Experience | Average Salary | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 years | $337,500 | 2 submissions |
| 3-5 years | $280,000 | 1 submissions |
| 6-10 years | $411,250 | 4 submissions |
| 11-15 years | $450,000 | 2 submissions |
| 16+ years | $432,987 | 3 submissions |
* Experience levels with fewer than 3 submissions may be omitted for privacy.