Physicians, Pathologists Salary
The median physicians, pathologists salary in the United States is $312,400 per year ($150.19/hour). Salaries range from $92,540 at the entry level to $449,970+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 11,110 physicians, pathologists jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 4.2% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$312,400
per year
Hourly Rate
$150.19
per hour
Employment
11,110
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$92,540
25th percentile
$186,300
Median
$312,400
75th percentile
$372,780
90th percentile
$449,970
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+4.2%
As fast as average
Annual Openings
400
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
Doctoral or professional degree
Training Needed
Internship/residency
Physicians, Pathologists Salary by State
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$84K$413K■ No data
Top Paying States
Pennsylvania
$413K
+32%
West Virginia
$400K
+28%
Nevada
$384K
+23%
Illinois
$382K
+22%
Minnesota
$362K
+16%
New Jersey
$356K
+14%
Texas
$346K
+11%
Indiana
$340K
+9%
Arizona
$338K
+8%
Kentucky
$324K
+4%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | $413,370 | +32.3% |
| West Virginia | $400,070 | +28.1% |
| Nevada | $384,350 | +23.0% |
| Illinois | $381,770 | +22.2% |
| Minnesota | $362,270 | +16.0% |
| New Jersey | $355,970 | +13.9% |
| Texas | $345,830 | +10.7% |
| Indiana | $340,300 | +8.9% |
| Arizona | $338,290 | +8.3% |
| Kentucky | $324,390 | +3.8% |
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Physicians, Pathologists Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $384,550 | +23.1% |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $373,420 | +19.5% |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $365,830 | +17.1% |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $362,620 | +16.1% |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $362,470 | +16.0% |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $349,470 | +11.9% |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $342,090 | +9.5% |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $336,660 | +7.8% |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $333,330 | +6.7% |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $332,570 | +6.5% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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