Physicians, Pathologists Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for physicians, pathologists is $312,400, or $150.19 per hour. About 11,110 people work in this occupation nationwide. Wages vary substantially by state — from $413,370 in Pennsylvania to $83,610 in Wisconsin.
Wage distribution nationwide
Earnings spread across all U.S. workers in this occupation.
Salary by state
All 33 states with published data, ranked by median annual wage.
| # | State | Median annual | Median hourly | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pennsylvania | $413,370 | $198.74 | 210 | 0.49 |
| 2 | West Virginia | $400,070 | $192.34 | 50 | 0.91 |
| 3 | Nevada | $384,350 | $184.78 | 40 | 0.39 |
| 4 | Illinois | $381,770 | $183.55 | — | — |
| 5 | Minnesota | $362,270 | $174.17 | 550 | 2.62 |
| 6 | New Jersey | $355,970 | $171.14 | 230 | 0.76 |
| 7 | Texas | $345,830 | $166.26 | 1,530 | 1.52 |
| 8 | Indiana | $340,300 | $163.61 | 380 | 1.67 |
| 9 | Arizona | $338,290 | $162.64 | 270 | 1.18 |
| 10 | Kentucky | $324,390 | $155.96 | — | — |
| 11 | Iowa | $323,460 | $155.51 | 80 | 0.75 |
| 12 | Rhode Island | $322,950 | $155.26 | — | — |
| 13 | New York | $321,550 | $154.59 | 1,220 | 1.76 |
| 14 | Oklahoma | $317,850 | $152.81 | 130 | 1.03 |
| 15 | Florida | $313,510 | $150.72 | 370 | 0.53 |
| 16 | Ohio | $309,480 | $148.79 | 600 | 1.52 |
| 17 | Michigan | $303,070 | $145.71 | 140 | 0.44 |
| 18 | Washington | $300,680 | $144.56 | 200 | 0.79 |
| 19 | Colorado | $294,510 | $141.59 | 50 | 0.23 |
| 20 | Massachusetts | $285,240 | $137.13 | 320 | 1.24 |
| 21 | Missouri | $261,830 | $125.88 | — | — |
| 22 | Mississippi | $261,570 | $125.76 | 50 | 0.62 |
| 23 | Maryland | $253,670 | $121.96 | 70 | 0.33 |
| 24 | North Carolina | $248,940 | $119.69 | 340 | 0.96 |
| 25 | Virginia | $240,780 | $115.76 | 110 | 0.38 |
| 26 | South Carolina | $236,950 | $113.92 | 80 | 0.49 |
| 27 | Nebraska | $229,140 | $110.16 | 90 | 1.25 |
| 28 | Kansas | $224,280 | $107.83 | 30 | 0.32 |
| 29 | Arkansas | $214,100 | $102.93 | 130 | 1.34 |
| 30 | Georgia | $211,800 | $101.83 | 170 | 0.47 |
| 31 | Vermont | $188,250 | $90.50 | — | — |
| 32 | California | $186,300 | $89.57 | 1,790 | 1.37 |
| 33 | Wisconsin | $83,610 | $40.20 | 130 | 0.62 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do physicians, pathologists make?
The median annual wage for physicians, pathologists in the United States is $312,400, or $150.19 per hour. Entry-level workers (10th percentile) earn $92,540, and the top 10% earn $449,970.
How many physicians, pathologists are employed in the U.S.?
About 11,110 people work as physicians, pathologists nationwide.
Which state pays physicians, pathologists the most?
Pennsylvania pays the most at a median of $413,370, followed by West Virginia ($400,070) and Nevada ($384,350).
Which state pays physicians, pathologists the least?
Wisconsin has the lowest median at $83,610.
Where are physicians, pathologists jobs most concentrated?
The location quotient measures employment concentration relative to the national average. The highest is Minnesota at 2.62×.