Source: SalaryDr satisfaction data for Pediatrics (N=272 approved reports). URL: https://www.salarydr.com
Last updated: | Based on 272 approved salary reports
Is Pediatrics Worth It? (2026)
At a Glance: Is Pediatrics Worth It?
82% of pediatricians would choose their specialty again, with an average satisfaction of 4.0/5 and median salary of $310,000, based on 272 approved physician salary reports on SalaryDr.
- Satisfaction
- 4.0/5
- Would Choose Again
- 82%
- Median Salary
- $310,000
- Avg Hours
- 45/wk
The Numbers
Median
$310,000
Average
$338,512
25th
$270,000
75th
$350,000
Based on 272 physician salaries
25thMiddle 50%75th
$270K$350K
Salary Distribution
$270K$270,000 – $390K$390,00025th
$270K$270,000
Median
$310K$310,000
75th
$350K$350,000
Avg
Middle 50% earn
$270K$270,000 – $350K$350,000
Median salary
$310K$310,000
Average salary
$339K$338,512
Percentiles
25th$270,000
75th$350,000
Breakdown
Monthly$25,833
Hourly$149
Satisfaction Breakdown
Career Satisfaction4.0 / 5
Based on 272 physician responses (1 = very dissatisfied, 5 = very satisfied)
Would Choose Again82%
223 of 271 respondents would choose pediatrics again
Average Hours Worked45 hrs/week
Based on 272 physician responses (bar scaled to 80 hrs/week)
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