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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. Excludes “Family Medicine Physicians” (29-1215) and “General Internal Medicine Physicians” (29-1216). 

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Growth Rate Click for more information on Growth rate 1.8%
Openings Per Year Click for more information on Employment outlook 53
Wages
Median Hourly Click for more information on Median Hourly Wage $63 per hour
Average Annual Click for more information on Average Wage $153,490 per year
Education Needed Click for more information on Education needed Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree). 
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