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Pediatricians, General

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Pediatricians, General

National Avg Annual Salary

$222,340

National Avg Hourly Wage

$106.89

National Total Employment

42,960

Top Metro Avg Salary

$319,800

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Highest Paying State

Louisiana leads this occupation with an average annual salary of $354,060.

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Largest State Market

California has one of the largest employment markets with 6,960 jobs.

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Highest Paying Metro Area

Vallejo, CA shows an average annual salary of $319,800.

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Largest Metro Market

New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ has a broad labor footprint with 5,340 jobs.

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Top States for Pediatricians, General

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State State Code Avg Salary Total Jobs View
Louisiana LA $354,060 70 Open
Alaska AK $284,210 40 Open
California CA $283,620 6,960 Open
Mississippi MS $281,750 60 Open
Iowa IA $257,430 210 Open
New Hampshire NH $256,260 200 Open
New Mexico NM $248,350 230 Open
Oklahoma OK $244,700 160 Open
Pennsylvania PA $243,450 2,010 Open
Wisconsin WI $243,130 320 Open

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