Salary distribution
Where California 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.
Pediatricians, General in California: actual employer-disclosed pay
Public records from 82 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $250,000. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.
By DOL wage level
DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.
| Level | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|
| Level I — entry | 25 | $224,700 |
| Level II — qualified | 18 | $250,000 |
| Level III — experienced | 14 | $251,253 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 11 | $280,000 |
Top employers filing for this role
Companies with the most certified filings for Pediatricians, General in California. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.
| Employer | Most-filed title | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| GOLDEN VALLEY HEALTH CENTERS | Pediatrician | 15 | $224,700 |
| VALLEY CHILDREN'S SPECIALTY MEDICAL GROUP, INC. | Neonatologist | 5 | $334,984 |
| FAMILY HEALTHCARE NETWORK | Physician - Pediatrician | 5 | $277,388 |
| Community Medical Centers | Pediatrician | 4 | $255,868 |
| Saint Agnes Medical Providers, Inc. | Pediatrician | 3 | $300,000 |
| Community Medical Centers, Inc. | Pediatric Associate Medical Director | 3 | $263,475 |
| SFV Health Center, Inc. | Pediatric Physician | 3 | $274,997 |
| San Joaquin General Hospital | Pediatrician | 3 | $239,464 |
| Altura Centers for Health | Pediatrician | 3 | $223,579 |
| VALLEY CHILDREN'S PRIMARY CARE GROUP, INC. | Pediatrician | 2 | $263,486 |
Recent sample filings
A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.
- Pediatrician at Saint Agnes Medical Providers, Inc.$300,000FresnoDecided Dec 23, 2025I-200-25350-487327
- Pediatric Associate Medical Director at Community Medical Centers, Inc.$263,475MantecaDecided Dec 11, 2025I-200-25338-458815
- Pediatrician at GOLDEN VALLEY HEALTH CENTERS$235,000MantecaDecided Nov 18, 2025I-200-25314-393685
- Clinical Assistant Professor at The Leland Stanford, Jr University$214,000StanfordDecided Nov 17, 2025I-200-25312-390617
- Pediatrician at Saint Agnes Medical Providers, Inc.$300,000FresnoDecided Nov 14, 2025I-200-25309-375593
- Pediatric Rheumatologist Physician at VALLEY CHILDREN'S SPECIALTY MEDICAL GROUP, INC.$264,520MaderaDecided Nov 7, 2025I-200-25304-353491
- Pediatrician at VALLEY CHILDREN'S PRIMARY CARE GROUP, INC.$251,955ReedleyWage Level N/ADecided Sep 30, 2025I-200-25266-327595
- Physician - Pediatricin at Akhil Sharma, MD., Inc.$300,000VictorvilleWage Level IIIDecided Sep 15, 2025I-200-25252-294952
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.
Pediatricians, General pay by experience level in California
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.
Pediatricians, General specialties in California
Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 70 certified offers. The most common variant is Pediatrician at a median of $235,000.
| Specialty | Top employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pediatrician | GOLDEN VALLEY HEALTH CENTERS | 48 | $235,000 |
| Physician - Pediatrician | FAMILY HEALTHCARE NETWORK | 10 | $268,714 |
| Pediatric Physician | SFV Health Center, Inc. | 5 | $238,000 |
| Staff Physician, Pediatrics | AltaMed Health Services Corporation | 4 | $270,020 |
| Neonatologist | VALLEY CHILDREN'S SPECIALTY MEDICAL GROUP, INC. | 3 | $345,000 |
Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.
Pediatricians, General in California, by industry
Median offered wage across 82 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Healthcare leads with a median of $250,000.
| Industry | Largest employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | GOLDEN VALLEY HEALTH CENTERS | 80 | $250,000 |
| Education | The Leland Stanford, Jr University | 2 | $227,077 |
Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.
Wage trend
Median annual wage in California over the past 2 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2024 dollars.
Typical entry
Education
Doctoral or professional degree
Experience
Internship/residency
On-the-job training
None
Top skills (O*NET)
- 5.0 / 5
Medicine and Dentistry
Knowledge
- 5.0 / 5
Oral Comprehension
Ability
- 4.9 / 5
Oral Expression
Ability
- 4.8 / 5
Inductive Reasoning
Ability
- 4.5 / 5
Therapy and Counseling
Knowledge
- 4.4 / 5
Biology
Knowledge
- 4.3 / 5
Psychology
Knowledge
- 4.3 / 5
Critical Thinking
Cross-functional
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.
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.