How much do physicians, pathologists make in Massachusetts?
What physicians, pathologists earn in Massachusetts and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country (May 2025 BLS data).
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Median pay in Massachusetts
$285,240
a year, or $137.13 an hour. That is 9% less than the national median of $312,400.
The middle half of physicians, pathologists in Massachusetts earn $236,560 to $330,960.
Pay range in Massachusetts
- Bottom 10% earn under
- $97,640
- 25th percentile
- $236,560
- Median
- $285,240
- 75th percentile
- $330,960
- Top 10% earn over
- $459,920
Rank among states
#20 of 35
Massachusetts pays physicians, pathologists more than 15 of the other 34 states. Highest: Pennsylvania ($413,370).
Jobs in Massachusetts
320
0.09 of every 1,000 jobs in the state, 1.24× the U.S. concentration.
Physician, Pathologists pay in Massachusetts cities
Metro and rural (nonmetropolitan) areas as BLS defines them, including metro areas that cross into neighboring states.. Click a column to sort.
| Area | Pay a year | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $137.14 | 240 | |
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $153.79 | – |
States with similar physician, pathologists pay
Ohio
$309,480
median a year · +8% vs Massachusetts
Michigan
$303,070
median a year · +6% vs Massachusetts
Washington
$300,680
median a year · +5% vs Massachusetts
Colorado
$294,510
median a year · +3% vs Massachusetts
Missouri
$261,830
median a year · −8% vs Massachusetts
Mississippi
$261,570
median a year · −8% vs Massachusetts
Other healthcare salaries in Massachusetts
Home Health and Personal Care Aides
$40,910
median a year · 117,940 jobs
Registered Nurses
$104,550
median a year · 88,200 jobs
Nursing Assistants
$46,680
median a year · 38,130 jobs
Medical Assistants
$49,460
median a year · 14,880 jobs
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
$80,220
median a year · 13,210 jobs
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians
$79,120
median a year · 10,850 jobs
Pharmacy Technicians
$46,470
median a year · 10,150 jobs
Dental Assistants
$57,980
median a year · 9,680 jobs
Physicians, All Other
$236,580
median a year · 8,210 jobs
Nurse Practitioners
$142,440
median a year · 8,070 jobs
Pharmacists
$138,170
median a year · 7,230 jobs
Dental Hygienists
$100,640
median a year · 6,850 jobs
Questions about physician, pathologists pay in Massachusetts
How much does a physician, pathologists make in Massachusetts?
Physicians, Pathologists in Massachusetts earned a median of $285,240 a year ($137.13 an hour) in May 2025, 9% less than the national median of $312,400. The middle half earned $236,560 to $330,960.
Where in Massachusetts do physicians, pathologists earn the most?
Among areas in Massachusetts, pay was highest in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA at $319,880.
How does Massachusetts rank for physician, pathologists pay?
Massachusetts ranks #20 of 35 states for physicians, pathologists pay. Pennsylvania pays the most, at $413,370 a year. Pay figures don't account for differences in cost of living.
How many physicians, pathologists work in Massachusetts?
About 320 people worked as physicians, pathologists in Massachusetts in May 2025, or 0.09 of every 1,000 jobs in the state.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Median pay is the middle wage; where BLS publishes no median, the average (mean) is shown, marked "(avg)". Values marked "+" are above the most BLS reports exactly. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.