Pediatrician Salary in Virginia
Based on 750+ workers in Virginia
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (VA)
$195,940
$94.20/hr
vs National Average
$215,536
-9.1% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$90K – $352K
750 employed in Virginia
Salary Distribution — Pediatrician in Virginia
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $89,850 |
| 25th percentile | $134,630 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $195,940 |
| 75th percentile | $300,430 |
| 90th percentile | $352,170 |
Top-Paying Industries for Pediatrician (U.S.)
Which industries pay Pediatricians the most — nationwide figures (industry-level data is not available by state). Pediatricians in Virginia tend to follow these industry patterns.
| Industry (U.S.) | Median Salary | Employed (U.S.) |
|---|---|---|
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | $255,160 | 30 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | $211,970 | 37K |
| Government (excl. schools, hospitals & USPS) | $209,850 | 70 |
| Educational Services | $106,080 | 2K |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $99,560 | 40 |
Source: U.S. BLS OEWS National Industry-Specific estimates, May 2025. National figures (not state-specific).
Historical Salary Trend — Pediatrician in Virginia vs National
| Year | Median Salary (Virginia) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $175,780 |
| 2023 | $178,620 |
| 2024 | $189,070 |
| 2025 | $195,940 |
| 2026 (projected) | $203,060 |
The latest year is a projection based on recent wage trends — BLS has not yet released that year’s data.
| Year | Virginia Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $175,780 | $189,368 |
| 2023 | $178,620 | $192,720 |
| 2024 | $189,070 | $198,825 |
| 2025 | $195,940 | $215,536 |
| 2026 (projected) | $203,060 | $223,368 |
Pediatrician Salary by Experience Level in Virginia
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $134,630 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $195,940 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $300,430 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $352,170 |
Pediatrician Salary in Other States
Related Pediatrician Salaries in Virginia
How other high-demand occupations in Virginia compare to Pediatrician ($195,940 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Pediatrician | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anesthesiologist in VA | $488,310 | +149.2% | $234.76/hr |
| Cardiologist in VA | $461,450 | +135.5% | $221.85/hr |
| Radiologist in VA | $376,270 | +92.0% | $180.90/hr |
| Surgeon in VA | $360,510 | +84.0% | $173.32/hr |
| Psychiatrist in VA | $295,010 | +50.6% | $141.83/hr |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist in VA | $282,410 | +44.1% | $135.77/hr |
| Nurse Anesthetist in VA | $252,110 | +28.7% | $121.21/hr |
| Family Medicine Physician in VA | $222,630 | +13.6% | $107.03/hr |
| Dentist in VA | $197,110 | +0.6% | $94.76/hr |
| Pharmacist in VA | $144,060 | -26.5% | $69.26/hr |
| Physician Assistant in VA | $135,940 | -30.6% | $65.36/hr |
| Nurse Midwife in VA | $135,710 | -30.7% | $65.25/hr |