Source: SalaryDr satisfaction data for Pediatrics (N=262 verified submissions, updated April 29, 2026, data as of 2026-04-29). URL: https://www.salarydr.com
82% of pediatricians would choose their specialty again, with an average satisfaction of 4.0/5 and median salary of $310,000, based on 262 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr.
$310,000
$341,352
$275,000
$350,000
Based on 262 physician responses (1 = very dissatisfied, 5 = very satisfied)
215 of 262 respondents would choose pediatrics again
Based on 261 physician responses (bar scaled to 80 hrs/week)
Anonymized responses from pediatricians about their career and work-life balance.
“Nothing! Autonomy is everything. Able to control everything in private practice from salary, bonuses, hiring employees and when to take vacation. ”
On career & specialty — Verified Pediatrician
“The opportunity to help a young life be preserved, occasionally you may change the otherwise fatal outcome of a disease process.”
On career & specialty — Verified Pediatrician
“The medicine is incredible. The teamwork is even better. ”
On career & specialty — Verified Pediatrician
“We are almost solely RVU/ eat what you kill with a small base to cover our shared rounding/light call. No PTO, benefits, or 401k but I feel the higher income more than makes up for it.”
On career & specialty — Verified Pediatrician
“Auotonomy as a partner in the practice. Can set my salary and bonuses year to year ”
On career & specialty — Verified Pediatrician
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