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Physicians, Pathologists Salary in Pennsylvania

The mean pay for a physicians, pathologists in Pennsylvania is $306,030/year, per BLS data. Entry-level positions start around $110K. BLS does not publish top-end wages for this occupation because they exceed the reportable ceiling. BLS does not publish the median for this occupation because wages exceed the reportable ceiling. The figure shown is the mean (average).

Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Pennsylvania. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.

$306K
Mean annual (median not published by BLS)
Not published
Hourly rate
$110K
Entry level (10th %)
Not published
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $306K (mean) get you in Pennsylvania?

Estimated monthly take-home$17,410/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,351/mo
Rent as % of take-home7.8% (within guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$322,239/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$16,059/mo

About physicians, pathologists

Education: Doctoral or professional degree
U.S. employed: 11,800
Pennsylvania employed: 300
Category: Healthcare

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Pennsylvania

Bar chart showing Physicians, Pathologists salary percentiles in Pennsylvania: 10th percentile $110,190, 25th percentile $0, median $306,030, 75th percentile $0, 90th percentile N/A. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$110KMedian$306K
Bar chart showing Physicians, Pathologists salary percentiles in Pennsylvania: 10th percentile $110,190, 25th percentile $0, median $306,030, 75th percentile $0, 90th percentile N/A. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level physicians, pathologists (10th percentile) start around $110K. Mid-career wages sit at $306K. Top earners bring in N/A or more.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do physicians, pathologists make in Pennsylvania?

BLS reports a mean (average) wage of $306,030 a year for this occupation in Pennsylvania. The median is not published because wages exceed the BLS reportable ceiling. Entry-level workers start around $110,190. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $306K enough to live in Pennsylvania?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $17,410/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,351/month, which eats 7.8% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.

How far does a physicians, pathologists salary go in Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median physicians, pathologists salary is worth about $322,239 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do physicians, pathologists get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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