Physicians, Pathologists Salary by State and Metro Area (2026)
Physicians, Pathologistss in the United States earn a median salary of $177,130/year ($85.16/hr). Salaries range from $142,190 to $194,410 depending on experience. Below, compare salaries across all 50 states and top metro areas.
$142K
10th percentile
$169K
25th percentile
$177K
Median
$193K
75th percentile
$194K
90th percentile
Physicians, Pathologists salary by state
| State | Median | Hourly | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $238K | $114.43/hr | 60 |
| South Carolina | $229K | $110.02/hr | 150 |
| District of Columbia | $228K | $109.76/hr | 70 |
| New York | $216K | $103.72/hr | 940 |
| Missouri | $213K | $102.61/hr | 660 |
| Maryland | $190K | $91.53/hr | 70 |
| California | $166K | $79.78/hr | 2,180 |
Top paying metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $228K | 200 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $226K | 90 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $216K | 900 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $200K | - |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $106K | 220 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $73K | - |