Average Salary for Physicians, Pathologists
SOC 29-1222 · Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations · 2024 data
An estimated 11,800 people work in this occupation across the country.
Median Annual
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Mean Annual
$266,020
10th Pct
$83,930
75th Pct
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Employment
11,800
Salary Distribution
$84k
10th
$166k
25th
Highest Paying Metro Areas
| Metro Area | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $228,050 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $225,550 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $216,420 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $199,990 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $106,270 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $73,120 |
Salary by State
| State | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| Alabama | $238,020 |
| South Carolina | $228,850 |
| District of Columbia | $228,300 |
| New York | $215,740 |
| Missouri | $213,430 |
| Maryland | $190,370 |
| California | $165,940 |
Salary by Industry
National median wage for Physicians, Pathologists broken down by industry sector, 2024 data.
| Industry | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| Federal, State, and Local Government, including State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $234,790 |
| Educational Services | $224,840 |
| Wholesale Trade | $177,130 |
| Scientific Research and Development Services | $159,900 |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | $159,900 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $154,800 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $154,800 |
| Educational Services | $73,170 |
| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | $73,170 |