Your individual salary as a pediatrician will depend on several factors, including your level of experience and education, your location, and the industry in which you work. The average pediatrician salary varies depending on who you ask. The Medscape figure is based on a much smaller survey pool than the BLS, which may account for this disparity. Medscape also only includes full-time employment data. Both the BLS and Medscape list general practice pediatricians amongst the lowest-paid medical professionals, according to average salary data. In every profession, your starting salary will differ from what you can expect to earn 10 to 15 years into your career. As medical providers, pediatricians have the option to work for themselves or for someone. As a pediatrician, you can open your own clinic and make your own hours.