Career profile · SOC 29-1221

Pediatricians, general

Pediatricians, general is an occupation catalogued under SOC 29-1221. The role reports a median annual salary of $210,130 in the US. Entry typically requires a Doctoral or professional degree, and shows low AI exposure (0.30 on a 0-1 scale) — the role's core work resists automation.

Median salary
$210,130
per year
Growth outlook
Little Or No Change
BLS 10-yr
Education
Doctoral or professional degree
AI exposure
3.0/10
automation risk

Frequently asked questions

How much does Pediatricians, general earn?

The median annual salary for Pediatricians, general in the US is $210,130.

How do I become pediatricians, general?

The typical entry education is a Doctoral or professional degree. Building a foundation in the top skills below will strengthen your application.

Will AI replace Pediatricians, general?

Our AI-durability model gives Pediatricians, general a score of 0.30 on a 0-1 scale (higher = more exposure). That places it at low AI exposure — the role's core work resists current-generation automation. It's a comparatively AI-durable choice within its field.

How hard is it to enter this field?

Pediatricians, general has very high barrier to entry — very highly gated — extended graduate education, licensure, or years of specialised training are required.

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