Most physicians work full time, which includes long, irregular, and overnight hours. Physicians may also travel between their offices and hospitals to care for a patient and they also may have to address a patient 's concerns over the phone or make an emergency visit to a hospital or a nursing home, while on call. (Pediatricians, General." MyFuture.com.) There are many benefits that come with becoming a pediatrician, like salary. On average, pediatricians get paid around $175,000 but those with at least 3 years experience who are specialized in either neurology or oncology/hematology can typically earn up to $250,000, while pediatric surgeons earn between $400,000-$500,000 a year. In 2011, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimated that general pediatricians earned roughly $168,650. In the past, pediatricians have been paid less than most other doctors. But as doctors, pediatricians are paid more than many workers in the United States. Most like what they do, according to surveys, pediatricians are very happy with the work they do. (Virtual Pediatric Hospital: CQQA: Why Should You Become A Pediatrician?) Being a pediatrician comes with
Most physicians work full time, which includes long, irregular, and overnight hours. Physicians may also travel between their offices and hospitals to care for a patient and they also may have to address a patient 's concerns over the phone or make an emergency visit to a hospital or a nursing home, while on call. (Pediatricians, General." MyFuture.com.) There are many benefits that come with becoming a pediatrician, like salary. On average, pediatricians get paid around $175,000 but those with at least 3 years experience who are specialized in either neurology or oncology/hematology can typically earn up to $250,000, while pediatric surgeons earn between $400,000-$500,000 a year. In 2011, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimated that general pediatricians earned roughly $168,650. In the past, pediatricians have been paid less than most other doctors. But as doctors, pediatricians are paid more than many workers in the United States. Most like what they do, according to surveys, pediatricians are very happy with the work they do. (Virtual Pediatric Hospital: CQQA: Why Should You Become A Pediatrician?) Being a pediatrician comes with