How much does a academic pediatrician make in 2026?

A academic pediatrician (at an academic medical center or university) earns a median salary of $300,000 per year, based on 72 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr.

What is the salary range for pediatricians at an academic medical center or university?

Pediatricians at an academic medical center or university earn between $250,000 (25th percentile) and $360,000 (75th percentile), with a median of $300,000.

Source: SalaryDr salary data for Academic Pediatrics (N=72 verified submissions, updated August 2, 2026, data as of 2026-08-02). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: August 2, 2026 | Based on 72 verified submissions

Academic Pediatrician Salary (2026)

At a Glance: Academic Pediatrician Salary (at an academic medical center or university)

The median academic pediatrician salary (at an academic medical center or university) is $300,000 per year as of August 2026, based on 72 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr. The average salary is $311,125.

Median Salary: $300,000
Average Salary: $311,125
25th Percentile: $250,000
75th Percentile: $360,000

Source: SalaryDr Physician Salary Database, updated August 2, 2026

Median

$300,000

Average

$311,125

25th

$250,000

75th

$360,000

Based on 72 physician salaries

Salary Distribution

$250K$250,000 – $415K$415,000

25th

$250K$250,000

Median

$300K$300,000

75th

$360K$360,000

Avg

Middle 50% earn

$250K$250,000 – $360K$360,000

Median salary

$300K$300,000

Average salary

$311K$311,125

Salary Range

Minimum$250,000

Maximum$470,000

Percentiles

25th$250,000

75th$360,000

Breakdown

Monthly$25,000

Hourly$144

How Academic Pay Compares

This data shows compensation for pediatricians at an academic medical center or university. Salary varies by practice setting — view all practice settings on the Pediatrics salary page.

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Source: SalaryDr salary data for Academic Pediatrics (N=72 verified submissions, updated August 2, 2026, data as of 2026-08-02). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: August 2, 2026 | Based on 72 verified submissions

Academic Pediatrician Salary (2026)

At a Glance: Academic Pediatrician Salary (at an academic medical center or university)

Median Salary: $300,000
Average Salary: $311,125
25th Percentile: $250,000
75th Percentile: $360,000

Source: SalaryDr Physician Salary Database, updated August 2, 2026

Median

$300,000

Average

$311,125

25th

$250,000

75th

$360,000

Based on 72 physician salaries

Salary Distribution

$250K$250,000 – $415K$415,000

25th

$250K$250,000

Median

$300K$300,000

75th

$360K$360,000

Avg

Middle 50% earn

$250K$250,000 – $360K$360,000

Median salary

$300K$300,000

Average salary

$311K$311,125

Salary Range

Minimum$250,000

Maximum$470,000

Percentiles

25th$250,000

75th$360,000

Breakdown

Monthly$25,000

Hourly$144

How Academic Pay Compares

This data shows compensation for pediatricians at an academic medical center or university. Salary varies by practice setting — view all practice settings on the Pediatrics salary page.

Hospital Employed Private Practice Academic Government/VA

Explore More

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Share your compensation anonymously to help colleagues across all practice settings make informed decisions.

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