Physician, Pathologists salary
What physicians, pathologists earn across the U.S., in every state and in the top-paying metro areas.
Median pay$312,400$150.19 per hour
Average pay$285,420$137.22 per hour
Middle half earn$186,300 – $372,780Top 10%: $449,970+
Jobs11,110Employed nationwide
Physician, Pathologists salary by state
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| State | Median | Hourly | Jobs | Per 1,000 jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $338,290 | $162.64 | 270 | 0.08 |
| Arkansas | $214,100 | $102.93 | 130 | 0.1 |
| California | $186,300 | $89.57 | 1,790 | 0.1 |
| Colorado | $294,510 | $141.59 | 50 | 0.02 |
| Florida | $313,510 | $150.72 | 370 | 0.04 |
| Georgia | $211,800 | $101.83 | 170 | 0.03 |
| Illinois | $381,770 | $183.55 | – | – |
| Indiana | $340,300 | $163.61 | 380 | 0.12 |
| Iowa | $323,460 | $155.51 | 80 | 0.05 |
| Kansas | $224,280 | $107.83 | 30 | 0.02 |
| Kentucky | $324,390 | $155.96 | – | – |
| Maryland | $253,670 | $121.96 | 70 | 0.02 |
| Massachusetts | $285,240 | $137.13 | 320 | 0.09 |
| Michigan | $303,070 | $145.71 | 140 | 0.03 |
| Minnesota | $362,270 | $174.17 | 550 | 0.19 |
| Mississippi | $261,570 | $125.76 | 50 | 0.04 |
| Missouri | $261,830 | $125.88 | – | – |
| Nebraska | $229,140 | $110.16 | 90 | 0.09 |
| Nevada | $384,350 | $184.78 | 40 | 0.03 |
| New Hampshire | – | – | 70 | 0.1 |
| New Jersey | $355,970 | $171.14 | 230 | 0.05 |
| New York | $321,550 | $154.59 | 1,220 | 0.13 |
| North Carolina | $248,940 | $119.69 | 340 | 0.07 |
| North Dakota | $239,200+ | $115.00+ | 30 | 0.08 |
| Ohio | $309,480 | $148.79 | 600 | 0.11 |
| Oklahoma | $317,850 | $152.81 | 130 | 0.07 |
| Oregon | $239,200+ | $115.00+ | 150 | 0.08 |
| Pennsylvania | $413,370 | $198.74 | 210 | 0.04 |
| Rhode Island | $322,950 | $155.26 | – | – |
| South Carolina | $236,950 | $113.92 | 80 | 0.04 |
| Texas | $345,830 | $166.26 | 1,530 | 0.11 |
| Vermont | $188,250 | $90.50 | – | – |
| Virginia | $240,780 | $115.76 | 110 | 0.03 |
| Washington | $300,680 | $144.56 | 200 | 0.06 |
| West Virginia | $400,070 | $192.34 | 50 | 0.07 |
| Wisconsin | $83,610 | $40.20 | 130 | 0.05 |
Top-paying metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $365,830 | 90 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $362,470 | 100 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $349,470 | 220 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $342,090 | 260 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $333,330 | 90 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $332,570 | 90 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $327,770 | 1,140 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $319,340 | 330 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $317,890 | 190 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $316,150 | 480 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $315,520 | 60 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $300,580 | 140 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $291,510 | 230 |
| Columbus, OH | $285,280 | 70 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $285,240 | 240 |
Metro areas with the most physicians, pathologists
| Metro area | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 1,140 | $327,770 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 480 | $316,150 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 330 | $319,340 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 280 | $239,200+ |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | 260 | $342,090 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | 240 | $285,240 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | 230 | $291,510 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | 220 | $349,470 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | 190 | $317,890 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | 140 | $300,580 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | 100 | $239,200+ |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | 100 | $283,430 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | 100 | $362,470 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | 90 | $332,570 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 90 | $365,830 |
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Questions
How much does a physician, pathologists make?
The median pay for physicians, pathologists in the U.S. was $312,400 a year ($150.19 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $186,300 and $372,780.
Which states pay physicians, pathologists the most?
The highest pay was in Pennsylvania ($413,370), West Virginia ($400,070), Nevada ($384,350), Illinois ($381,770), Minnesota ($362,270). The lowest was in Wisconsin ($83,610), California ($186,300), Vermont ($188,250).
How many physicians, pathologists are there in the U.S.?
About 11,110 people were employed as physicians, pathologists in May 2025.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Metro areas with fewer than 50 jobs in this occupation are left out. All healthcare salaries.