Pediatricians, General pay range in Atlanta
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $87,480 a year or less, while the top 10% make $276,760 or more. The middle half of pediatricians, general in Atlanta earn between $91,470 and $149,990.
- $87K10th
- $91K25th
- $150KMedian
- $150K75th
- $277K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $150,260 | $12,522 | $72.24 |
| Median | $149,990 | $12,499 | $72.11 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $91,470 | $7,622 | $43.98 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $149,990 | $12,499 | $72.11 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Pediatricians, General pay in Atlanta vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Pediatricians, general in Atlanta earn about the same as the Georgia average ($153,380) and 29% less than the U.S. average ($212,110). At the median the gap is -29% against the U.S. median of $210,040.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | $150,260 | $149,990 | $87,480 | $276,760 | n/a |
| Georgia | $153,380 | $149,990 | $87,480 | $254,560 | n/a |
| United States | $212,110 | $210,040 | $91,470 | $338,500 | 39,390 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Pediatricians, General salary after taxes in Atlanta
On the average salary of $150,260, a single filer in Atlanta takes home about $107,219 a year, or $8,935 a month and $4,124 every two weeks. Taxes take 29% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Atlanta a good place for pediatricians, general? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Atlanta area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.1), so the average $150,260 buys what about $150,173 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Atlanta ($51,170). A typical home costs $382,938, or 2.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Pediatricians, General salary in other Georgia cities
Atlanta ranks 3rd of 3 Georgia metro areas for this job; Columbus pays the most ($179,660).
Highest-paying cities for pediatricians, general
Sacramento, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($340,410).
- Sacramento, CA$340,410
- Vallejo, CA$306,510
- St. Cloud, MN$304,330
- Fresno, CA$294,660
- Manchester, NH$288,830
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Pediatricians, General salary in Atlanta: questions
How much do pediatricians, general make an hour in Atlanta?
$72.24 an hour on average, and $72.11 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level pediatricians, general salary in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $87,480 a year and the 25th percentile is $91,470, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the pediatricians, general take-home pay in Atlanta?
About $107,219 a year ($8,935 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $150,260.
Do pediatricians, general earn more in Atlanta than elsewhere?
The average here is 29% less than the U.S. average for this job ($212,110).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1221; area Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA (12060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 16.4%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
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