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Pediatricians, General: H-1B salaries
Standard Occupational Classification 29-1221. 1,956 labor condition applications; median offered base salary $209,978, middle half $165,000–$245,000.
Applications (LCAs)1,956
Median offered salary$209,978
Middle half of salaries$165,000–$245,000
10th–90th percentile$81,203–$275,000
By wage level
| Wage level | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | 460 | $200,000 |
| Level II (qualified) | 576 | $208,000 |
| Level III (experienced) | 256 | $220,000 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | 238 | $235,282 |
The Department of Labor sets four prevailing wage levels for each occupation and area, from Level I (entry) to Level IV (fully competent). The employer picks the level that matches the job's requirements.
Employers
Cities
- Boston, MA$104,468
- Bronx, NY$177,683
- New York, NY$189,732
- Pittsburgh, PA$70,962
- Indianapolis, IN$215,000
- Mobile, AL$240,000
- St. Louis, MO$76,743
- Minneapolis, MN$105,528
- Philadelphia, PA$66,581
- Cleveland, OH$78,072
- Detroit, MI$182,500
- Omaha, NE$182,000
- Dallas, TX$220,000
- Syracuse, NY$84,604
- Iowa City, IA$217,224
- Kansas City, MO$81,203
- Columbus, OH$192,198
- Brooklyn, NY$182,321
- Washington, DC$81,973
- Morgantown, WV$238,043
Job titles
- Pediatrician621
- Physician91
- Physician - Pediatrician84
- Assistant Professor82
- Neonatologist75
- Pediatric Hospitalist65
- Clinical Assistant Professor47
- Pediatric Physician39
- Resident34
- Resident - Pediatrics34
- Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics34
- Physician (Pediatrics)30
- Attending Physician29
- Assistant Professor of Pediatrics26
- Pediatric Resident22
- Pediatric Endocrinologist15
- Pediatric Critical Care Physician14
- Staff Physician13
- Staff Physician, Pediatrics12
- Pediatric Fellow12
- Pediatrics Resident11
- Attending Physician/Pediatrician10
- Primary Care Pediatrician9
- Assistant Professor (Pediatrics)9
- Assistant Professor - Clinical9
- Pediatric Intensivist8
- General Pediatrics Resident Physician8
- PGY Resident8
- Clinical Assistant Professor - Pediatrics8
- Pediatric Emergency Physician8
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 489 | $205,000 |
| FY2024 | 462 | $205,005 |
| FY2025 | 580 | $210,000 |
| FY2026 | 425 | $215,000 |
Salaries are the lower end of the wage offered on each application, converted to a yearly amount; statistics use certified full-time applications only. An LCA is not a visa approval and one LCA can cover several positions. Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, fiscal years 2023–2026 (latest decision Jun 30, 2026).