Changes in the Pediatric–Adult Academic Subspecialists Compensation Gap | Synapse
April 27, 2026
Changes in the Pediatric–Adult Academic Subspecialists Compensation Gap
Key Points
To investigate the trends in compensation disparities between pediatric and adult subspecialists in academic medicine from 2014 to 2024.
Analyzed compensation data for pediatric and adult subspecialists in academic settings from 2014 to 2024.
Compared lifetime earnings of the two groups.
Assessed implications for the pediatric workforce based on identified trends.
The earnings gap expanded significantly over the study period.
Pediatric subspecialists earned considerably less than adult subspecialists, affecting workforce dynamics.
Sustained disparities may threaten the sustainability of the pediatric workforce.
Abstract
From 2014 to 2024, the lifetime earnings gap between pediatric and adult subspecialists in academic medicine widened, with potential implications for pediatric workforce sustainability.