Pediatricians, General vs. Registered Nurses: Who Earns More?
Pediatricians, Generals out-earn Registered Nursess by $112K a year at the national median, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Pediatricians, Generals land at $210,040 and Registered Nursess at $97,550. The education gap is real: pediatricians, general programs typically require doctoral or professional degree, while registered nurse programs require bachelor's degree. Top-paying state for Pediatricians, Generals is Louisiana ($502,720); for Registered Nursess it's California ($140,270).
Pay by state
States where both occupations have BLS data, sorted by Pediatricians, General median pay.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025. Highlighted value is higher in each row.
Common questions
Who earns more, Pediatricians, Generals or Registered Nursess?
Pediatricians, Generals earn more nationally. The median is $210,040 for Pediatricians, Generals versus $97,550 for Registered Nursess, a difference of $112K. Per BLS OEWS May 2025.
Which has better job growth, Pediatricians, General or Registered Nurses?
BLS Employment Projections data is not available for one or both occupations. Check the individual career pages for current outlook figures.
Which requires more education, Pediatricians, General or Registered Nurses?
Pediatricians, General typically requires doctoral or professional degree. Registered Nurses requires bachelor's degree. Education requirements vary by employer and state licensing board.
Where do Pediatricians, Generals get paid the most?
Louisiana is the top-paying state for Pediatricians, Generals at $502,720/year, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Major metro areas within that state typically pay even more than the state average.
How does Pediatricians, General vs. Registered Nurses pay differ by state?
The gap varies significantly by state. In New Hampshire, Pediatricians, Generals earn $273,410 vs. $99,700 for Registered Nursess. See the state comparison table on this page for the full picture.