Assistant Professor, Pediatrics Salary in the United States

How much does an Assistant Professor, Pediatrics make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Professor, Pediatrics in the United States is $147,884 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $71.

However, an Assistant Professor, Pediatrics's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $170,928
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $135,692 to $159,946
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $124,592
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Assistant Professor, Pediatrics Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $159,946 $13,329 $3,076 $77
Average $147,884 $12,324 $2,844 $71
25th Percentile $135,692 $11,308 $2,609 $65
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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Professor, Pediatrics Salaries

An Assistant Professor, Pediatrics's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Assistant Professor, Pediatrics Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant Professor, Pediatrics's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $140,433
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $141,025
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $142,408
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $143,988
  • Expert (over 8 years): $146,544
Levels Salary
Entry Level Assistant Professor, Pediatrics$140,433
Intermediate Level Assistant Professor, Pediatrics$141,025
Senior Level Assistant Professor, Pediatrics$142,408
Specialist Level Assistant Professor, Pediatrics$143,988
Expert Level Assistant Professor, Pediatrics$146,544
$140,433 0 yr
$141,025 < 2 yrs
$142,408 2-4 yrs
$143,988 5-8 yrs
$146,544 > 8 yrs
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How Do Assistant Professor, Pediatrics Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Assistant Professor, Pediatrics. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $163,737.
  • California: $163,116.
  • Massachusetts: $160,942.

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Professor, Pediatrics

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $186,526
  • San Francisco: $184,692
  • Oakland: $180,596

What Skills Can Increase an Assistant Professor, Pediatrics's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Project Management (Mentioned in 5.16% Job Postings): Project management is the application of processes, methods, skills, knowledge and experience to achieve specific project objectives according to the project acceptance criteria within agreed parameters. Project management has final deliverables that are constrained to a finite timescale and budget.
  • Supply Chain (Mentioned in 1.69% Job Postings): A supply chain encompasses everything from the delivery of source materials from the supplier to the manufacturer through to its eventual delivery to the end user.
  • Product Quality (Mentioned in 1.03% Job Postings): Product quality refers to how well a product satisfies customer needs, serves its purpose and meets industry standards. When evaluating product quality, businesses consider several key factors, including whether a product solves a problem, works efficiently or suits customers' purposes.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Project Management 5.16%
Supply Chain 1.69%
Product Quality 1.03%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Assistant Professor, Pediatrics's salary.
  • Prioritization: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Alignment: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Design Engineering: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Prioritization
 $156,757
6%
Alignment
 $155,278
5%
Design Engineering
 $155,278
5%
Agile Development
 $155,278
5%
Decision Making
 $155,278
5%
Insight
 $153,799
4%
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How Education impacts an Assistant Professor, Pediatrics's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Assistant Professor, Pediatrics enter the field with a Associate's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Assistant Professor, Pediatrics with a Associate's Degree is between $131,775 and $142,362).

Assistant Professor, Pediatrics Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Assistant Professor, Pediatrics
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.9%
High School 3.7%
Associates 3.7%
Bachelors 49.3%
Masters 35.7%
Doctorate 6.6%
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Assistant Professor, Pediatrics Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant Professor, Pediatrics's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$135,692
Average $147,884/year
$159,946
$11,308
Average $12,324/month
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$2,609
Average $2,844/week
$3,076
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Average $71/hour
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $159,946 $13,329 $3,076 $77
Average $147,884 $12,324 $2,844 $71
25th Percentile $135,692 $11,308 $2,609 $65

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Salary Trends for Assistant Professor, Pediatrics

Salaries for an Assistant Professor, Pediatrics can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $150,751 in 2023 to around $148,559 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Assistant Professor, Pediatrics salary trends, .

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