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Average Physicians, Pathologist Salary in the United States

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

How much does a physicians, pathologist make in the United States?

The average salary for a physicians, pathologist in the United States is $270,560, but the range typically falls between $181,090 and >$239,200. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $130.08, with a range between $87.06 and >$115.00.

There are approximately 11,020 people employed as a physicians, pathologist in the United States. With California, Florida, New York employing the highest number of physicians, pathologists.The state with the best pay for a physicians, pathologist is Colorado, with an average annual salary of $212,660, while Wisconsin has the lowest average annual salary of $363,780.

Annual SalaryHourly Wage
10th Percentile$74,220$35.68
25th Percentile$181,090$87.06
Median>$239,200>$115.00
75th Percentile>$239,200>$115.00
90th Percentile>$239,200>$115.00

Average physicians, pathologist salary by location

The salary of a physicians, pathologist can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a physicians, pathologist in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for physicians, pathologists are Colorado, District of Columbia, Alabama, Missouri, South Carolina while the worst states are Wisconsin, Washington, Virginia, Texas, Tennessee.

Lower salary
Higher salary
StateLow-endAverageHigh-end
Alabama$80,130$208,240>$239,200
Alaska$209,130$251,520>$239,200
Arizona$164,990$288,640>$239,200
Arkansas$114,000$258,390>$239,200
California$70,020$264,450>$239,200
Colorado$66,200$212,660>$239,200
Connecticut$76,040$296,260>$239,200
District of Columbia$107,820$225,150>$239,200
Florida$68,880$222,130>$239,200
Illinois$77,570$247,460>$239,200
Indiana$204,470$289,640>$239,200
Iowa$28,730$344,420>$239,200
Kentucky$166,270$376,940>$239,200
Maryland$104,830$246,350>$239,200
Massachusetts$113,210$329,400>$239,200
Michigan$211,530$293,950>$239,200
Minnesota>$239,200>$239,200>$239,200
Missouri$168,650$257,650>$239,200
Nebraska$73,040$291,670>$239,200
Nevada$217,340$302,070>$239,200
New Hampshire$39,180$301,430>$239,200
New Jersey$145,320$290,620>$239,200
New York$41,550$246,520>$239,200
North Carolina$215,760$304,530>$239,200
North Dakota>$239,200>$239,200>$239,200
Ohio$103,040$258,770>$239,200
Oklahoma$107,680$296,030>$239,200
Oregon$70,760$237,270>$239,200
Pennsylvania$62,830$239,030>$239,200
South Carolina$139,420$258,150>$239,200
Tennessee$64,150$263,930>$239,200
Texas$92,730$278,140>$239,200
Utah$156,060$179,850>$239,200
Virginia$153,240$251,610>$239,200
Washington$79,340$257,900>$239,200
West Virginia$30,890$189,730>$239,200
Wisconsin$77,670$363,780>$239,200

Even between cities, the salary of a physicians, pathologist can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for physicians, pathologists is Madison, WI with an average salary of $393,510.The city with the lowest average salary for physicians, pathologists is Salt Lake City, UT with an average salary of $170,940.

Areas with highest average salaries for physicians, pathologists

  1. Madison, WI - $393,510
  2. Detroit-Warren-Dearborn area, MI - $324,390
  3. Pittsburgh, PA - $321,510
  4. Baltimore-Columbia-Towson area, MD - $320,870
  5. Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington area, PA - $320,020

Areas with lowest average salaries for physicians, pathologists

  1. Salt Lake City, UT - $170,940
  2. Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area, IL - $171,600
  3. Fresno, CA - $200,890
  4. Birmingham-Hoover area, AL - $204,040
  5. Cleveland-Elyria area, OH - $206,960

Employment trends for physicians, pathologists in the United States

The number of physicians, pathologists in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2021, the number of physicians, pathologists has increased by 10. On average, the number of physicians, pathologists has been increasing by 0.0% each year. The salary of physicians, pathologists has been increasing. Since 2021, the salary of physicians, pathologists has increased by $3,380. On average, the salary of physicians, pathologists has been increasing by 0.4% each year.

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How physicians, pathologists salaries compare to other healthcare practitioners and technical occupations

Physicians, Pathologists are part of the healthcare practitioners and technical occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for physicians, pathologists compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all healthcare practitioners and technical occupations jobs here.

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