Pediatricians, General Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $395,040 +88% vs national
Median hourly $189.92
10th percentile $239,060
90th percentile $395,050
Employed locally 100
National median $210,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $239,060
    25th
    $294,010
    50th (median)
    $395,040
    75th
    $395,050
    90th
    $395,050

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Pediatricians, General salary vs area income 420% Median Pediatricians, General salary is 320% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Pediatricians, General

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $605,560
    Vallejo, CA $357,320
    York-Hanover, PA $344,960
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $290,420
    Fresno, CA $289,290
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $287,040

    Nearby metros — Pediatricians, General salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Vallejo, CA $357,320
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $290,420
    Fresno, CA $289,290
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $262,650
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $220,310
    Visalia, CA $216,220

    Related occupations in Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $169,210
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $79,460
    Pharmacy Technicians $55,810
    Pharmacists $173,510
    Dental Hygienists $121,310
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $80,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Pediatricians, General in Sacramento, CA is $189.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $189.93 or more per hour.

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

    The median Pediatricians, General salary in Sacramento, CA is 88% above 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Pediatricians, General (10th percentile) earn around $239,060 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $294,010.