Pediatricians, General pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $79,240 a year or less, while the top 10% make $354,030 or more. The middle half of pediatricians, general in Washington earn between $79,240 and $224,040.
- $79K10th
- $79K25th
- $173KMedian
- $224K75th
- $354K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $185,710 | $15,476 | $89.28 |
| Median | $172,520 | $14,377 | $82.94 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $79,240 | $6,603 | $38.10 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $224,040 | $18,670 | $107.71 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Pediatricians, General pay in Washington vs. Washington, D.C. and the U.S.
Pediatricians, general in Washington earn 60% more than the Washington, D.C. average ($116,210) and 12% less than the U.S. average ($212,110). At the median the gap is -18% against the U.S. median of $210,040.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $185,710 | $172,520 | $79,240 | $354,030 | 550 |
| Washington, D.C. | $116,210 | $79,240 | $79,240 | $221,960 | 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 Washington
On the average salary of $185,710, a single filer in Washington takes home about $125,457 a year, or $10,455 a month and $4,825 every two weeks. Taxes take 32% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $130,657 | $10,888 |
| Working in MD | $129,234 | $10,770 |
| Working in VA | $128,410 | $10,701 |
| Working in DC | $125,457 | $10,455 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for pediatricians, general? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $185,710 buys what about $170,558 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 3.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Pediatricians, General salary in nearby metro areas
- Baltimore, MD$182,960
- York, PA$274,970
- Richmond, VA$204,310
- Morgantown, WV$107,270
- Philadelphia, PA$238,640
- Atlantic City, NJ$219,410
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 Washington: questions
How much do pediatricians, general make an hour in Washington?
$89.29 an hour on average, and $82.94 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level pediatricians, general salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $79,240 a year and the 25th percentile is $79,240, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the pediatricians, general take-home pay in Washington?
About $125,457 a year ($10,455 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $185,710.
Do pediatricians, general earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is 12% 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 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.8%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.69, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.69).
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