SOC 29-1222 · May 2025 · United States
Physicians, Pathologists
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Physicians, Pathologists across the United States is $312,400 per year, measured over 11,110 jobs. The highest state median is in Pennsylvania, at $413,370.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Physicians, Pathologists
Pay for this occupation varies by 394.4% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Pennsylvania pays $413,370 and Wisconsin pays $83,610.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pennsylvania | $413,370 | 210 | |
| 2 | West Virginia | $400,070 | 50 | |
| 3 | Nevada | $384,350 | 40 | |
| 4 | Illinois | $381,770 | — | |
| 5 | Minnesota | $362,270 | 550 | |
| 6 | New Jersey | $355,970 | 230 | |
| 7 | Texas | $345,830 | 1,530 | |
| 8 | Indiana | $340,300 | 380 | |
| 9 | Arizona | $338,290 | 270 | |
| 10 | Kentucky | $324,390 | — |
States with the most Physicians, Pathologists jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 1,790 | $186,300 | |
| 2 | Texas | 1,530 | $345,830 | |
| 3 | New York | 1,220 | $321,550 | |
| 4 | Ohio | 600 | $309,480 | |
| 5 | Minnesota | 550 | $362,270 | |
| 6 | Indiana | 380 | $340,300 | |
| 7 | Florida | 370 | $313,510 | |
| 8 | North Carolina | 340 | $248,940 | |
| 9 | Massachusetts | 320 | $285,240 | |
| 10 | Arizona | 270 | $338,290 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Las Vegas | $384,550 | 30 |
| 2 | Corpus Christi | $373,420 | — |
| 3 | Philadelphia | $365,830 | 90 |
| 4 | Austin | $362,620 | — |
| 5 | Tampa | $362,470 | 100 |
| 6 | Phoenix | $349,470 | 220 |
| 7 | Indianapolis | $342,090 | 260 |
| 8 | Chicago | $336,660 | — |
| 9 | San Diego | $333,330 | 90 |
| 10 | Miami | $332,570 | 90 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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