Pediatricians, General
SOC Code: 29-1221 Job Zone 5: Extensive Preparation Needed
Diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases and injuries in children. May refer patients to specialists for further diagnosis or treatment, as needed.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Pediatricians, General. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Binghamton, NY | $165,589 | $275,163 | $384,738 | $494,312 |
| Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $200,096 | $289,890 | $379,683 | $469,477 |
| Northeast Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $208,395 | $290,722 | $373,048 | $455,374 |
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $193,960 | $269,381 | $344,822 | $420,243 |
| Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $189,446 | $265,720 | $342,014 | $418,288 |
| Utica-Rome, NY | $146,578 | $236,891 | $327,184 | $417,498 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $179,338 | $256,152 | $332,987 | $409,802 |
| Elmira, NY | $151,112 | $230,672 | $310,253 | $389,813 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $195,416 | $256,922 | $318,448 | $379,954 |
| Jackson, MS | $153,296 | $228,613 | $303,909 | $379,226 |
H-1B Filing Data
Top H-1B Employers
| Employer | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Saltzman, Tanis, Pittell, Levin and Jacobson LLC | 42 | $172,005 |
| GOLDEN VALLEY HEALTH CENTERS | 35 | $225,583 |
| Children's Hospital Corporation | 34 | $121,245 |
| USA Healthcare Management, LLC | 19 | $220,614 |
| The Children's Mercy Hospital | 17 | $117,917 |
| The University of Iowa | 16 | $211,431 |
| West Virginia University | 16 | $253,284 |
| The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia | 15 | $67,540 |
| UPMC Medical Education | 15 | $68,094 |
| FAMILY HEALTHCARE NETWORK | 14 | $257,418 |
Filing Trend
| Year | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 107 | $198,660 |
| 2023 | 304 | $199,450 |
| 2024 | 430 | $202,528 |
| 2025 | 539 | $1,138,508 |
| 2026 | 55 | $223,004 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Thinking | 4.2 | |
| Speaking | 4.2 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 4.2 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 4.1 | |
| Active Listening | 4.1 | |
| Monitoring | 4.0 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 4.0 | |
| Social Perceptiveness | 4.0 | |
| Active Learning | 4.0 | |
| Science | 4.0 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Medicine and Dentistry | 5.0 |
| Therapy and Counseling | 4.5 |
| Biology | 4.4 |
| Psychology | 4.3 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 4.2 |
| English Language | 3.8 |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 3.4 |
| Education and Training | 3.3 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Other | 78.3% |
| Post-first professional | 20.4% |
| First professional degree (MD, JD) | 1.3% |
Typical Tasks
- Examine patients or order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests to obtain information on medical condition and determine diagnosis.
- Examine children regularly to assess their growth and development.
- Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury in infants and children.
- Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports, or examination results.
- Advise patients, parents or guardians, and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.
- Treat children who have minor illnesses, acute and chronic health problems, and growth and development concerns.
- Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients and parents or guardians.
- Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
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