Salary distribution
Where San Diego 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.
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.
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Frequently asked questions
- 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. BLS metro estimates reflect the San Diego CBSA boundary 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.