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Job outlook for general pediatricians in the United States
Are general pediatrician jobs in demand?
Yes, general pediatrician jobs are in demand. General pediatrician demand is projected to grow 7% from 2018 to 2028.
General pediatrician job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of general pediatrician jobs and the average general pediatrician salary over time.
General pediatrician jobs over time
General pediatrician job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 901 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 0 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 342 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 1,402 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 1,427 | 0.00% |
Average general pediatrician salary over time
General pediatrician salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $163,475 | $78.59 | +2.5% |
| 2024 | $159,506 | $76.69 | +1.7% |
| 2023 | $156,815 | $75.39 | --1.2% |
| 2022 | $158,736 | $76.32 | +2.2% |
| 2021 | $155,371 | $74.70 | --0.8% |
General pediatrician jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of general pediatrician job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where general pediatricians earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for general pediatricians
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 161 | 23% |
| 2 | Delaware | 961,939 | 170 | 18% |
| 3 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 964 | 14% |
| 4 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 102 | 14% |
| 5 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 171 | 13% |
| 6 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 1,499 | 12% |
| 7 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 161 | 12% |
| 8 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 126 | 12% |
| 9 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 461 | 11% |
| 10 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 214 | 11% |
| 11 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 197 | 11% |
| 12 | California | 39,536,653 | 4,087 | 10% |
| 13 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 365 | 10% |
| 14 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 698 | 9% |
| 15 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 78 | 9% |
| 16 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 728 | 8% |
| 17 | New York | 19,849,399 | 1,406 | 7% |
| 18 | Vermont | 623,657 | 44 | 7% |
| 19 | Alaska | 739,795 | 4 | 1% |
| 20 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 3 | 1% |
Most common cities for general pediatricians
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Miami Beach | 2 | 5% | $140,267 |
| 2 | Panama City | 2 | 5% | $157,088 |
| 3 | Palmetto Bay | 1 | 4% | $138,955 |
| 4 | Boca Raton | 3 | 3% | $142,013 |
| 5 | Doral | 2 | 3% | $139,774 |
| 6 | North Miami | 2 | 3% | $140,089 |
| 7 | Sanford | 2 | 3% | $151,662 |
| 8 | Lauderdale Lakes | 1 | 3% | $141,234 |
| 9 | West Palm Beach | 2 | 2% | $143,443 |
| 10 | Altamonte Springs | 1 | 2% | $151,042 |
| 11 | Hollywood | 2 | 1% | $140,590 |
| 12 | Orlando | 2 | 1% | $150,059 |
| 13 | Pembroke Pines | 2 | 1% | $140,629 |
| 14 | Boynton Beach | 1 | 1% | $142,686 |
| 15 | Grand Rapids | 1 | 1% | $198,365 |
| 16 | Port Saint Lucie | 1 | 1% | $145,696 |
| 17 | Baltimore | 1 | 0% | $188,928 |
| 18 | Jacksonville | 1 | 0% | $158,207 |
| 19 | Phoenix | 1 | 0% | $154,103 |