How much does a pediatrician make?

The Bureau of Labor Statistics states that the average yearly pay for a pediatrician can range from $102,680 to $191,470. This number is dependent on the type of business the pediatrician is employed in as well as their experience.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics also states that pediatricians are doctors of medicine who work specifically with the diseases and injuries of children. Employment charts for pediatricians indicate that the occupation is concentrated largely on the east and west coasts of the United States. Pediatricians who live in Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Montana and Wisconsin appear to, on average, earn more than the rest of country because of higher demand.