Pediatrician Salary in Washington
Based on 480+ workers in Washington
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (WA)
$169,540
$81.51/hr
vs National Average
$215,536
-21.3% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$95K – $299K
480 employed in Washington
Salary Distribution — Pediatrician in Washington
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $95,200 |
| 25th percentile | $130,490 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $169,540 |
| 75th percentile | $268,850 |
| 90th percentile | $299,010 |
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 Washington 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 Washington vs National
| Year | Median Salary (Washington) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $130,210 |
| 2023 | $235,870 |
| 2024 | $209,780 |
| 2025 | $169,540 |
| 2026 (projected) | $169,540 |
The latest year is a projection based on recent wage trends — BLS has not yet released that year’s data.
| Year | Washington Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $130,210 | $189,368 |
| 2023 | $235,870 | $192,720 |
| 2024 | $209,780 | $198,825 |
| 2025 | $169,540 | $215,536 |
| 2026 (projected) | $169,540 | $215,536 |
Pediatrician Salary by Experience Level in Washington
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $130,490 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $169,540 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $268,850 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $299,010 |
Pediatrician Salary in Other States
Related Pediatrician Salaries in Washington
How other high-demand occupations in Washington compare to Pediatrician ($169,540 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Pediatrician | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiologist in WA | $656,330 | +287.1% | $315.54/hr |
| Anesthesiologist in WA | $499,990 | +194.9% | $240.38/hr |
| Surgeon in WA | $479,460 | +182.8% | $230.51/hr |
| Emergency Medicine Physician in WA | $380,870 | +124.6% | $183.11/hr |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist in WA | $343,140 | +102.4% | $164.97/hr |
| Internal Medicine Physician in WA | $340,010 | +100.5% | $163.47/hr |
| Psychiatrist in WA | $304,920 | +79.9% | $146.60/hr |
| Family Medicine Physician in WA | $292,900 | +72.8% | $140.82/hr |
| Nurse Anesthetist in WA | $274,390 | +61.8% | $131.92/hr |
| Podiatrist in WA | $232,970 | +37.4% | $112.00/hr |
| Dentist in WA | $169,730 | +0.1% | $81.60/hr |
| Physician Assistant in WA | $164,360 | -3.1% | $79.02/hr |