Pediatricans Salary Options
In April of 2011 figures from the website of (Payscale.com) reveal that the middle salary range for pediatricians in all states who have less than one year of experience is about $90,000-$134,410. According to the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), pediatricians in Tennessee will usually earn more than the national average for their field as of 2009. In Tennessee, even pediatricians in the bottom 10% of earners make close to six figures, or $100,000, annually. As of 2009, the BLS estimates that the annual average salary of a pediatrician in Tennessee is at about $163,650.This figure/salary is about $2,240 greater than the national average salary of about $161,410. For Tennessee, the pediatricians who are in the 10th percentile salary, which is much lower than 90 % of pediatrician salaries, are estimated to earn the amount of about $91,920. This is $7,080 more than the national 10th percentile pediatrician salary of $84,840. The top 25% of pediatrician salaries in Tennessee exceed the amount of $166,400 every year year. Nationally, pediatricians in the top 25th percentile earn about $116,370 annually. According to the BLS, the median salary for a pediatrician in May 2010 was around $155,370 per year. However, many pediatricians have earned about $86,340 to over $166,400 each year.The maximum salary for a pediatrician can differ depending on what state you live in. As of May 2009, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that the top cities for pediatricians by a median salary were York, PA, at the amount of $164,950, and Austin, TX, at the amount of $163,950. San Francisco, CA, was at the amount of $162,950 and Seattle, WA, was at the amount of $162,890. If you choose to become a pediatrician the salary options are great and you have many possibilities!
Citations:
1) www.degreedirectory.org/articles/what_is_the_Employment_Outlook_for_pediatricians.html
2) www.degreedirectory.org/articles/How_Much_Do_Starting_Pediatricians_Get_Paid.html
3) www.ehow.com/facts_6805548_Pediatric-doctor-salaryrange-tennesse.html
4) www.bls.gov
Citations:
1) www.degreedirectory.org/articles/what_is_the_Employment_Outlook_for_pediatricians.html
2) www.degreedirectory.org/articles/How_Much_Do_Starting_Pediatricians_Get_Paid.html
3) www.ehow.com/facts_6805548_Pediatric-doctor-salaryrange-tennesse.html
4) www.bls.gov