How much does a pediatricians, general make?

The median pay is $100.98 per hour — roughly $210,000 a year, with the real range running from about $43.98/hr (10th percentile) to $162.74/hr (90th percentile). Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Do you need a degree to be a pediatricians, general?

The typical entry-level education is: Doctoral degree. Overall preparation level: extensive preparation (Job Zone 5 of 5).

What does a pediatricians, general actually do all day?

Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury in infants and children. Examine children regularly to assess their growth and development. Treat children who have minor illnesses, acute and chronic health problems, and growth and development concerns.

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Pediatricians, General

Diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases and injuries in children. May refer patients to specialists for further diagnosis or treatment, as needed.

What it pays
Pediatricians, General earn a median of $100.98/hr — about $210,000 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn $43.98/hr; the top 10% earn $162.74/hr. (Annual figures are approximate: hourly × 2,080.)

What you'd actually do

Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury in infants and children.
Examine children regularly to assess their growth and development.
Treat children who have minor illnesses, acute and chronic health problems, and growth and development concerns.
Examine patients or order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests to obtain information on medical condition and determine diagnosis.
Advise patients, parents or guardians, and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.
Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients and parents or guardians.

How you get there

Typical entry-level education: Doctoral degree. Overall preparation: extensive preparation (Job Zone 5 of 5).

The feel of the work

The work is mostly indoors; you're around people constantly; it rewards working independently; precision matters — small details carry weight. (Compared against the other 818 careers in the guide.)

Working for yourself

About 4.6% of pediatricians, general are self-employed.

Who it tends to fit

This work tends to fit people who are people-focused, analytical and hands-on.

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Quick questions

How much does a pediatricians, general make?: The median pay is $100.98 per hour — roughly $210,000 a year, with the real range running from about $43.98/hr (10th percentile) to $162.74/hr (90th percentile). Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Do you need a degree to be a pediatricians, general?: The typical entry-level education is: Doctoral degree. Overall preparation level: extensive preparation (Job Zone 5 of 5).
What does a pediatricians, general actually do all day?: Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury in infants and children. Examine children regularly to assess their growth and development. Treat children who have minor illnesses, acute and chronic health problems, and growth and development concerns.

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