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Job outlook for primary care pediatricians in the United States
Are primary care pediatrician jobs in demand?
Yes, primary care pediatrician jobs are in demand. Primary care pediatrician demand is projected to grow 7% from 2018 to 2028.
Primary care pediatrician job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of primary care pediatrician jobs and the average primary care pediatrician salary over time.
Primary care pediatrician jobs over time
Primary care pediatrician job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 0 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 0 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 0 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 572 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 582 | 0.00% |
Average primary care pediatrician salary over time
Primary care pediatrician salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $214,755 | $103.25 | +2.5% |
| 2024 | $209,540 | $100.74 | +1.7% |
| 2023 | $206,005 | $99.04 | --1.2% |
| 2022 | $208,529 | $100.25 | +2.2% |
| 2021 | $204,108 | $98.13 | --0.8% |
Primary care pediatrician jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of primary care pediatrician job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where primary care pediatricians earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for primary care pediatricians
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | 739,795 | 190 | 26% |
| 2 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 206 | 24% |
| 3 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 219 | 21% |
| 4 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 162 | 21% |
| 5 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 270 | 20% |
| 6 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 259 | 19% |
| 7 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 988 | 18% |
| 8 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 559 | 18% |
| 9 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 978 | 17% |
| 10 | Delaware | 961,939 | 166 | 17% |
| 11 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 118 | 17% |
| 12 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 1,125 | 16% |
| 13 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 993 | 16% |
| 14 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 335 | 16% |
| 15 | Vermont | 623,657 | 102 | 16% |
| 16 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 1,875 | 15% |
| 17 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 1,486 | 14% |
| 18 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 1,436 | 14% |
| 19 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 985 | 13% |
| 20 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 77 | 13% |
Most common cities for primary care pediatricians
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hot Springs | 1 | 3% | $275,086 |
| 2 | Beverly | 1 | 2% | $201,716 |
| 3 | Keller | 1 | 2% | $242,417 |
| 4 | Fort Myers | 1 | 1% | $212,885 |
| 5 | Fresno | 1 | 0% | $273,020 |
| 6 | Houston | 1 | 0% | $235,258 |
| 7 | Oxnard | 1 | 0% | $264,607 |
| 8 | Phoenix | 1 | 0% | $218,090 |
| 9 | San Antonio | 1 | 0% | $233,653 |