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)
(1) Wage estimate isn't available.(2) Wages are greater than $115/hour or $239,200/year.
| Location |
Pay Period | |
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| 25% |
Median |
75% |
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| Illinois | Hourly | $64.12 | $102.59 | (1) |
| Yearly | $133,358 | $213,386 | (1) | |
| Champaign Area | Hourly | $83.48 | (1) | (1) |
| Yearly | $173,629 | (1) | (1) | |
| Cook County | Hourly | $51.04 | $92.37 | (1) |
| Yearly | $106,164 | $192,134 | (1) | |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area | Hourly | $78.83 | $104.89 | (1) |
| Yearly | $163,953 | $218,159 | (1) | |
| Rockford Area | Hourly | $95.33 | (1) | (1) |
| Yearly | $198,282 | (1) | (1) | |
| Will County | Hourly | $51.37 | $85.00 | $115.20 |
| Yearly | $106,848 | $176,803 | $239,621 | |
| United States | Hourly | $76.69 | $101.03 | (2) |
| Yearly | $159,510 | $210,130 | (2) | |