Pediatricians, General Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $158,590 -24.5% vs national
Median hourly $76.25
10th percentile $107,960
90th percentile —
Employed locally 260
National median $210,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $107,960
    25th
    $154,010
    50th (median)
    $158,590
    75th
    $226,360

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Pediatricians, General salary vs area income 188% Median Pediatricians, General salary is 88% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Pediatricians, General

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $605,560
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $395,040
    Vallejo, CA $357,320
    York-Hanover, PA $344,960
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $290,420
    Fresno, CA $289,290

    Nearby metros — Pediatricians, General salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Vallejo, CA $357,320
    Roanoke, VA $219,960
    Pennsylvania $217,810
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $186,990
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $181,990
    Winchester, VA-WV $168,680

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $89,730
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $62,590
    Pharmacy Technicians $41,400
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $59,260
    Physicians, All Other $284,090
    Pharmacists $138,310

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pediatricians, General make per hour in Richmond?

    The median hourly wage for Pediatricians, General in Richmond, VA is $76.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $169.33 or more per hour.

    Is Richmond above or below average for Pediatricians, General salaries?

    The median Pediatricians, General salary in Richmond, VA is 24.5% below the national median of $210,130. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Pediatricians, General in Richmond?

    Entry-level Pediatricians, General (10th percentile) earn around $107,960 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $154,010.