Pediatricians, General

Health Science In demand
Diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases and injuries in children. May refer patients to specialists for further diagnosis or treatment, as needed.

What a pediatrician, general does

Become a pediatrician, general

If you enjoy doing these activities, you might make a good pediatrician, general

  • Talking to others.
  • Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.
  • Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.
  • Understanding people's reactions.
  • Looking for ways to help people.

Discover what you could earn in Washington

  • Average hourly rate is $74 per hour with an average salary of $153,500 per year.
  • Half of workers earn between $31 and $102 per hour.
  • Half of workers earn an annual salary between $65,500 and $213,000 per year.

Pediatrician, General job outlook

  • There are 377 workers in this occupation in Washington.
  • There are 53 openings per year in this occupation in Washington.

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Education needed

Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).

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