Pediatricians, General Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $262,650 +25% vs national
Median hourly $126.28
10th percentile $158,110
90th percentile $358,320
Employed locally 630
National median $210,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $158,110
    25th
    $214,140
    50th (median)
    $262,650
    75th
    $301,270
    90th
    $358,320

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Pediatricians, General salary vs area income 257% Median Pediatricians, General salary is 157% 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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $395,040
    Vallejo, CA $357,320
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $290,420
    Fresno, CA $289,290
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $220,310
    Visalia, CA $216,220

    Related occupations in San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$133,090
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$77,280
    Physicians, All Other$323,050
    Pharmacy Technicians$49,540
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$70,240
    Pharmacists$163,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pediatricians, General make per hour in San Diego?

    The median hourly wage for Pediatricians, General in San Diego, CA is $126.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $172.27 or more per hour.

    Is San Diego above or below average for Pediatricians, General salaries?

    The median Pediatricians, General salary in San Diego, CA is 25% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Pediatricians, General (10th percentile) earn around $158,110 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $214,140.