Wages vary by employer, years of experience, and hours worked. The doctor's skill, personality, and professional reputation also affect wages. Self-employed pediatricians generally earn more than those who are not self-employed.
Pediatricians usually receive benefits. Typical benefits include sick leave, paid vacation, health insurance, and a retirement plan.
Pediatricians, General (SOC 29-1221)
| Location |
Pay Period | |
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| 25% |
Median |
75% |
||
| Illinois | Hourly | $66.44 | $97.25 | $153.34 |
| Yearly | $138,183 | $202,268 | $318,924 | |
| Cook County | Hourly | $82.74 | $94.99 | $176.70 |
| Yearly | $172,098 | $197,578 | $367,547 | |
| Du Page County | Hourly | $52.64 | $54.83 | $95.21 |
| Yearly | $109,506 | $114,044 | $198,046 | |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area | Hourly | $80.13 | $106.41 | $145.09 |
| Yearly | $166,682 | $221,320 | $301,795 | |
| Rockford Area | Hourly | $79.08 | $82.66 | $132.92 |
| Yearly | $164,485 | $171,930 | $276,477 | |
| Springfield Area | Hourly | $81.17 | $107.25 | $186.25 |
| Yearly | $168,837 | $223,071 | $387,404 | |
| Will County | Hourly | $52.64 | $52.64 | $96.36 |
| Yearly | $109,506 | $109,507 | $200,439 | |
| United States | Hourly | $66.49 | $100.98 | $131.59 |
| Yearly | $138,290 | $210,040 | $273,700 | |