Key Takeaways
- General pediatricians saw average 1,200 well-child visits per year in 2022
- 85% of pediatricians administered vaccines in-office, covering 95% of schedule in 2023
- Average patient panel size for pediatricians was 1,050 children in primary care 2022
- Median annual salary for pediatricians was $198,420 in 2022 BLS data
- Pediatric subspecialists earned median $250,000 in 2023, vs $180,000 for generalists
- Bonuses averaged 12% of base salary for pediatricians in 2022 MGMA survey
- In 2022, 65.4% of active pediatricians in the United States were female, marking a significant increase from 27% in 1970
- The median age of pediatricians in the US was 51 years in 2021, with 32% over the age of 60
- Approximately 12.5% of US pediatricians identified as Hispanic or Latino in 2023, compared to 6.2% in 2008
- 68% of pediatricians completed residency in 3 years, with 25% pursuing fellowships
- Average medical school debt for pediatricians entering practice in 2022 was $203,000
- 92% of pediatricians hold MD degrees, 8% DO in 2023
- US pediatricians numbered 52,000 active in 2022, projected to grow 3% by 2030
- 61% of pediatricians worked in group practices in 2023, 22% solo, 17% hospital-employed
- Average workweek for pediatricians was 47 hours in 2022, with 25% working over 60 hours
In 2022 and 2023, pediatric practices strengthened prevention, vaccine delivery, and screening while managing burnout and staffing gaps.
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How We Rate Confidence
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