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How much do physicians, pathologists make in Virginia?

What physicians, pathologists earn in Virginia and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country (May 2025 BLS data).

May 2025#25 of 35 states
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Median pay in Virginia
$240,780

a year, or $115.76 an hour. That is 23% less than the national median of $312,400.

The middle half of physicians, pathologists in Virginia earn $178,580 to $320,870.

Pay range in Virginia
Bottom 10% earn under
$134,790
25th percentile
$178,580
Median
$240,780
75th percentile
$320,870
Top 10% earn over
$347,470
Rank among states
#25 of 35

Virginia pays physicians, pathologists more than 10 of the other 34 states. Highest: Pennsylvania ($413,370).

Jobs in Virginia
110

0.03 of every 1,000 jobs in the state, 0.38× the U.S. concentration.

Physician, Pathologists pay in Virginia cities

Metro and rural (nonmetropolitan) areas as BLS defines them, including metro areas that cross into neighboring states.. Click a column to sort.

AreaPay a yearHourlyJobs
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $237,190 $114.04 90
Richmond, VA $240,220 $115.49 –
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States with similar physician, pathologists pay

Maryland $253,670 median a year · +5% vs Virginia North Carolina $248,940 median a year · +3% vs Virginia North Dakota $239,200+ median a year · −1% vs Virginia Oregon $239,200+ median a year · −1% vs Virginia South Carolina $236,950 median a year · −2% vs Virginia Nebraska $229,140 median a year · −5% vs Virginia

Other healthcare salaries in Virginia

Registered Nurses $93,600 median a year · 77,490 jobs Home Health and Personal Care Aides $30,300 median a year · 70,070 jobs Nursing Assistants $43,200 median a year · 40,580 jobs Medical Assistants $44,740 median a year · 16,650 jobs Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $64,920 median a year · 15,550 jobs Dental Assistants $46,670 median a year · 10,760 jobs Pharmacy Technicians $44,610 median a year · 10,720 jobs Physicians, All Other $278,530 median a year · 8,480 jobs Pharmacists $144,060 median a year · 7,980 jobs Physical Therapists $101,450 median a year · 7,630 jobs Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $61,050 median a year · 7,150 jobs Nurse Practitioners $127,810 median a year · 7,110 jobs
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Questions about physician, pathologists pay in Virginia

How much does a physician, pathologists make in Virginia?

Physicians, Pathologists in Virginia earned a median of $240,780 a year ($115.76 an hour) in May 2025, 23% less than the national median of $312,400. The middle half earned $178,580 to $320,870.

Where in Virginia do physicians, pathologists earn the most?

Among areas in Virginia, pay was highest in Richmond, VA at $240,220.

How does Virginia rank for physician, pathologists pay?

Virginia ranks #25 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 Virginia?

About 110 people worked as physicians, pathologists in Virginia in May 2025, or 0.03 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.