Is Pediatricians, General a growing field?

BLS Employment Projections show employment growing by 0.9% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.

What education is required for Pediatricians, General?

BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Doctoral or professional degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.

Pediatricians, General Salary in Alaska

Median annual—

Mean annual$284,210

Range (10th to 90th)Not published

Alaska employment40

State vs nationalNot comparable

Salary distribution

Where Alaska pediatricians, general fall on the wage curve.

Distribution not available

The Bureau of Labor Statistics suppresses wage percentiles for this occupation and state when the surveyed cell has too few employers to publish without revealing individual firm pay. National figures and adjacent states below remain a useful reference.

By seniority

Pediatricians, General pay by experience level in Alaska

Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.

Entry →Mid →Senior →Lead →

Wage trend

Median annual wage in Alaska over the past 2 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2024 dollars.

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Typical entry

Education
Doctoral or professional degree
Experience
Internship/residency
On-the-job training
None

Top skills (O*NET)

Medicine and Dentistry
Knowledge
5.0 / 5
Oral Comprehension
Ability
5.0 / 5
Oral Expression
Ability
4.9 / 5
Inductive Reasoning
Ability
4.8 / 5
Therapy and Counseling
Knowledge
4.5 / 5
Biology
Knowledge
4.4 / 5
Psychology
Knowledge
4.3 / 5
Critical Thinking
Cross-functional
4.3 / 5

Common tasks (O*NET)

01
Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury in infants and children.
02
Examine children regularly to assess their growth and development.
03
Treat children who have minor illnesses, acute and chronic health problems, and growth and development concerns.
04
Examine patients or order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests to obtain information on medical condition and determine diagnosis.
05
Advise patients, parents or guardians, and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.
06
Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients and parents or guardians.
07
Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports, or examination results.
08
Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.

10-year outlook

Growth 2024 → 2034

+0.9%

Projected annual openings

—

BLS outlook

Slower than average

Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034 cycle.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Pediatricians, General a growing field?: BLS Employment Projections show employment growing by 0.9% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
What education is required for Pediatricians, General?: BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Doctoral or professional degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.

Disclaimer

Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.