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Pediatricians, General
Diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases and injuries in children. May refer patients to specialists for further diagnosis or treatment, as needed.
What a pediatrician, general does
Become a pediatrician, general
If you enjoy doing these activities, you might make a good pediatrician, general
- Talking to others.
- Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.
- Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.
- Understanding people's reactions.
- Looking for ways to help people.
Discover what you could earn in Washington
- Average hourly rate is $138 per hour with an average salary of $153,500 per year.
- Half of workers earn between $102 and $150 per hour.
- Half of workers earn an annual salary between $52,800 and $239,900 per year.
- 57% of individuals in this occupation have been employed in every quarter of the past year.
Part-time
- The average hourly rate for part-time workers is $138 per hour with an average salary of $175,600 per year.
Pediatrician, General job outlook
- There are 377 workers in this occupation in Washington.
- There are 53 openings per year in this occupation in Washington.
Multiple Jobs
- 2% of individuals in this occupation worked for more than one employer.
- 8% of individuals in this occupation held a position in another.