How much does a hospital employed pediatrician make in 2026?

A hospital employed pediatrician (employed by a hospital or health system) earns a median salary of $315,000 per year, based on 154 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr.

What is the salary range for pediatricians employed by a hospital or health system?

Pediatricians employed by a hospital or health system earn between $275,000 (25th percentile) and $350,000 (75th percentile), with a median of $315,000.

Source: SalaryDr salary data for Hospital Employed Pediatrics (N=154 verified submissions, updated August 1, 2026, data as of 2026-08-01). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: August 1, 2026 | Based on 154 verified submissions

Hospital Employed Pediatrician Salary (2026)

At a Glance: Hospital Employed Pediatrician Salary (employed by a hospital or health system)

The median hospital employed pediatrician salary (employed by a hospital or health system) is $315,000 per year as of August 2026, based on 154 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr. The average salary is $359,960.

Median Salary: $315,000
Average Salary: $359,960
25th Percentile: $275,000
75th Percentile: $350,000

Source: SalaryDr Physician Salary Database, updated August 1, 2026

Median

$315,000

Average

$359,960

25th

$275,000

75th

$350,000

Based on 154 physician salaries

Salary Distribution

$275K$275,000 – $388K$387,500

25th

$275K$275,000

Median

$315K$315,000

75th

$350K$350,000

Avg

Middle 50% earn

$275K$275,000 – $350K$350,000

Median salary

$315K$315,000

Average salary

$360K$359,960

Salary Range

Minimum$275,000

Maximum$4,910,000

Percentiles

25th$275,000

75th$350,000

Breakdown

Monthly$26,250

Hourly$151

How Hospital Employed Pay Compares

This data shows compensation for pediatricians employed by a hospital or health system. Salary varies by practice setting — view all practice settings on the Pediatrics salary page.

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Source: SalaryDr salary data for Hospital Employed Pediatrics (N=154 verified submissions, updated August 1, 2026, data as of 2026-08-01). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: August 1, 2026 | Based on 154 verified submissions

Hospital Employed Pediatrician Salary (2026)

At a Glance: Hospital Employed Pediatrician Salary (employed by a hospital or health system)

Median Salary: $315,000
Average Salary: $359,960
25th Percentile: $275,000
75th Percentile: $350,000

Source: SalaryDr Physician Salary Database, updated August 1, 2026

Median

$315,000

Average

$359,960

25th

$275,000

75th

$350,000

Based on 154 physician salaries

Salary Distribution

$275K$275,000 – $388K$387,500

25th

$275K$275,000

Median

$315K$315,000

75th

$350K$350,000

Avg

Middle 50% earn

$275K$275,000 – $350K$350,000

Median salary

$315K$315,000

Average salary

$360K$359,960

Salary Range

Minimum$275,000

Maximum$4,910,000

Percentiles

25th$275,000

75th$350,000

Breakdown

Monthly$26,250

Hourly$151

How Hospital Employed Pay Compares

This data shows compensation for pediatricians employed by a hospital or health system. Salary varies by practice setting — view all practice settings on the Pediatrics salary page.

Hospital Employed Private Practice Academic Government/VA

Explore More

Help Improve Hospital Employed Salary Data

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

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