Pediatrician Salary in Wisconsin
Based on 350+ workers in Wisconsin
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (WI)
$269,790
$129.71/hr
vs National Average
$215,536
+25.2% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$76K – $338K
350 employed in Wisconsin
Salary Distribution — Pediatrician in Wisconsin
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $75,590 |
| 25th percentile | $185,440 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $269,790 |
| 75th percentile | $312,180 |
| 90th percentile | $337,560 |
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 Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin vs National
| Year | Median Salary (Wisconsin) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $227,560 |
| 2023 | $239,060 |
| 2025 | $269,790 |
| 2026 (projected) | $285,977 |
The latest year is a projection based on recent wage trends — BLS has not yet released that year’s data.
| Year | Wisconsin Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $227,560 | $189,368 |
| 2023 | $239,060 | $192,720 |
| 2025 | $269,790 | $215,536 |
| 2026 (projected) | $285,977 | $228,468 |
Pediatrician Salary by Experience Level in Wisconsin
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $185,440 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $269,790 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $312,180 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $337,560 |
Pediatrician Salary in Other States
Related Pediatrician Salaries in Wisconsin
How other high-demand occupations in Wisconsin compare to Pediatrician ($269,790 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Pediatrician | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiologist in WI | $636,580 | +136.0% | $306.05/hr |
| Anesthesiologist in WI | $443,990 | +64.6% | $213.46/hr |
| Surgeon in WI | $416,000 | +54.2% | $200.00/hr |
| Radiologist in WI | $392,610 | +45.5% | $188.75/hr |
| Internal Medicine Physician in WI | $367,160 | +36.1% | $176.52/hr |
| Psychiatrist in WI | $331,070 | +22.7% | $159.17/hr |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist in WI | $304,990 | +13.0% | $146.63/hr |
| Family Medicine Physician in WI | $290,640 | +7.7% | $139.73/hr |
| Nurse Anesthetist in WI | $273,170 | +1.3% | $131.33/hr |
| Dentist in WI | $193,690 | -28.2% | $93.12/hr |
| Podiatrist in WI | $185,100 | -31.4% | $88.99/hr |
| Pharmacist in WI | $148,740 | -44.9% | $71.51/hr |