There are many forms of calcium available as dietary supplements. They differ in the amount of calcium they contain, how well the body absorbs them, and how much they cost. The two most popular forms are calcium citrate and calcium carbonate. Calcium citrate: Easily absorbed and digested by the body. It does not contain as much elemental calcium -- the amount your body actually absorbs -- as calcium carbonate. It is more expensive than calcium carbonate. Also, calcium citrate should not be used with aluminum-containing antacids.
The salary range can vary depending on industry, too. Pediatricians working in the health care sector generally earn between $88,861 and $198,330 a year. Those employed in pediatriciansâ offices make between $78,906 and $172,998 a year, while professionals working in medical offices report salaries in the range from $89,652 to $199,248 a year.
National Averages. Pediatricians in the United States earn an average annual salary of $168,650, according to May 2011 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The lowest 10 percent of pediatricians reported income of $85,850 or less per year.ediatricians in Montana earned slightly less, averaging $216,050 per year. In Oregon, these physicians earned an average of $212,800 per year, and in South Dakota, their average salary was $211,550. Pediatricians in Utah averaged $207,540 per year. Related Reading: How to Keep a Job as a Pediatrician.