Pediatricians, General pay in Massachusetts
$228,920avg. a year
$110.06 an hour · 2,310 employed
Pediatricians, General in Massachusetts earn an average of $228,920 a year. That is $16,810 (8%) more than the U.S. average of $212,110. The best-paying metro area is Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH at $235,680.
$221,170Median pay
$110.06Average hourly
+26%Avg. pay since 2020
#15Of 48 states + D.C.
Top-paying Massachusetts metro areas
Average pay for pediatricians, general by metro area. Swipe to see all 4.
11,860 jobs
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
$235,680
$113.31 an hour
2280 jobs
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA
$213,830
$102.80 an hour
3120 jobs
Springfield, MA
$207,940
$99.97 an hour
4200 jobs
Worcester, MA
$206,850
$99.45 an hour
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Pediatricians, General pay in Massachusetts, charted
Pay over time
Massachusetts, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Massachusetts pediatricians, general work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Massachusetts vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $212,110 | $101.98 |
| Massachusetts | $228,920 | $110.06 |
| New Hampshire | $255,760 | $122.96 |
| Connecticut | $220,010 | $105.77 |
| Rhode Island | $215,550 | $103.63 |
| Vermont | $207,630 | $99.82 |
| New York | $205,770 | $98.93 |
Related jobs in Massachusetts
- Registered Nurses$117,960
- Physicians, All Other$247,150
- Nurse Practitioners$152,320
- Pharmacists$138,660
- Physical Therapists$106,900
- Dental Hygienists$102,160
Average pay, Massachusetts, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do pediatricians, general make in Massachusetts?
The average is $228,920 a year, and the median is $221,170. That is $16,810 (8%) more than the U.S. average of $212,110.
What is the hourly wage in Massachusetts?
$110.06 an hour on average; the median is $106.33.
Where in Massachusetts do they earn the most?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH ($235,680), followed by Providence-Warwick, RI-MA ($213,830). The lowest average among 4 metro areas with data is Worcester, MA ($206,850).
How does Massachusetts rank?
Massachusetts ranks #15 of 49 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 29-1221. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national pediatricians, general page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.