Director Of Pediatrics Salary in the United States

How much does a Director Of Pediatrics make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Director Of Pediatrics in the United States is $130,565 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $63.

However, a Director Of Pediatrics's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $151,041
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $120,120 to $141,283
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $110,610
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Director Of Pediatrics Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $141,283 $11,774 $2,717 $68
Average $130,565 $10,880 $2,511 $63
25th Percentile $120,120 $10,010 $2,310 $58
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Key Factors That Influence Director Of Pediatrics Salaries

A Director Of 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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Director Of Pediatrics Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Director Of 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): $127,664
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $128,099
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $129,115
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $130,275
  • Expert (over 8 years): $132,497
Levels Salary
Entry Level Director Of Pediatrics$127,664
Intermediate Level Director Of Pediatrics$128,099
Senior Level Director Of Pediatrics$129,115
Specialist Level Director Of Pediatrics$130,275
Expert Level Director Of Pediatrics$132,497
$127,664 0 yr
$128,099 < 2 yrs
$129,115 2-4 yrs
$130,275 5-8 yrs
$132,497 > 8 yrs
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How Do Director Of 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 Director Of Pediatrics. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $144,562.
  • California: $144,013.
  • Massachusetts: $142,094.

Top Paying Cities for Director Of 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: $164,682
  • San Francisco: $163,063
  • Oakland: $159,446

What Skills Can Increase a Director Of Pediatrics's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 6.85% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Data Transfer (Mentioned in 4.11% Job Postings): Data transfer refers to the secure exchange of large files between systems or organizations. In an internal context, data transfer is often used as an alternative to a holistic enterprise application integration system.
  • Legal Research (Mentioned in 2.74% Job Postings): Legal research is "the process of identifying and retrieving information necessary to support legal decision-making. In its broadest sense, legal research includes each step of a course of action that begins with an analysis of the facts of a problem and concludes with the application and communication of the results of the investigation." The processes of legal research vary according to the country and the legal system involved. However, legal research generally involves tasks such as: Finding primary sources of law, or primary authority, in a given jurisdiction (cases, statutes, regulations, etc.). Searching secondary authority (for example, law reviews, legal dictionaries, legal treatises, and legal encyclopedias such as American Jurisprudence and Corpus Juris Secundum), for background information about a legal topic. Searching non-legal sources for investigative or supporting information.
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Analysis 6.85%
Data Transfer 4.11%
Legal Research 2.74%
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 a Director Of Pediatrics's salary.
  • Legal Compliance: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Legal Research: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Risk Management: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Legal Compliance
 $146,233
12%
Legal Research
 $142,316
9%
Risk Management
 $137,093
5%
Supply Chain
 $137,093
5%
Advertising
 $135,788
4%
Quality Management
 $131,871
1%
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Director Of Pediatrics Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Director Of 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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$120,120
Average $130,565/year
$141,283
$10,010
Average $10,880/month
$11,774
$2,310
Average $2,511/week
$2,717
$58
Average $63/hour
$68
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $141,283 $11,774 $2,717 $68
Average $130,565 $10,880 $2,511 $63
25th Percentile $120,120 $10,010 $2,310 $58

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Salary Trends for Director Of Pediatrics

Salaries for a Director Of Pediatrics can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $128,506 in 2023 to around $123,419 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Director Of Pediatrics salary trends, .

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