Pediatricians, General vs. Registered Nurses: Who Earns More?
Pediatricians, General out-earn Registered Nurses by $112K a year at the national median, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Pediatricians, General land at $210,040 and Registered Nurses 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, General is Louisiana ($502,720); for Registered Nurses 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, General or Registered Nurses?
Pediatricians, General earn more nationally. The median is $210,040 for Pediatricians, General versus $97,550 for Registered Nurses, a difference of $112K. Per BLS OEWS May 2025.
Which has better job growth, Pediatricians, General or Registered Nurses?
Registered Nurses has the better 10-year outlook at 4.9% projected growth, compared to 0.8% for the other field. Both are from BLS Employment Projections.
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, General get paid the most?
Louisiana is the top-paying state for Pediatricians, General 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, General earn $273,410 vs. $99,700 for Registered Nurses. See the state comparison table on this page for the full picture.