Home / Compare / Pediatricians, General vs. Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary comparison Pediatricians, General vs. Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses: Salary Comparison Pediatricians, Generals earn a median salary of $210,130/year, while Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses earn $62,340/year — a difference of $147,790. Pediatricians, Generals earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.
Pediatricians, General
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
Median salary
$210,130
$62,340
Hourly rate
$101.03/hr
$29.97/hr
Entry level (10th %)
$96,240
$47,960
Senior level (90th %)
$0
$80,510
Education required
Doctoral or professional degree
Postsecondary nondegree award
U.S. employment
42,960
632,430
Job growth (10-year)
N/A
N/A
Category
Healthcare
Healthcare
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.
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