SOC 29-1222 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Physicians, Pathologists — West Virginia
West Virginia
At $400,070 a year, the median wage for Physicians, Pathologists in West Virginia sits 28.1% above the national figure of $312,400.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $400,070 a year, the median wage for Physicians, Pathologists in West Virginia sits 28.1% above the national figure of $312,400. Half of workers earn between $64,350 and $402,660. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $64,350 and the ninetieth at $407,990.
The area has 50 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.1 of every thousand jobs. Among the 35 states with published data for this occupation, West Virginia ranks 2nd by median wage. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 5th of 618 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,350 | −79.4% |
| 25th | $64,350 | −79.4% |
| Median (50th) | $400,070 | +28.1% |
| 75th | $402,660 | +28.9% |
| 90th | $407,990 | +30.6% |
| Mean | $295,150 | −5.5% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in West Virginia run 10.5% below the national average, so the median of $400,070 goes as far as $447,006 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 43.1% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$400,070as reported by BLSLocal price level
89.5US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$447,006US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $400,070 a year, 28.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $64,350 to $407,990 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 50 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 2nd of 35 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Physicians, Pathologists in West Virginia?
The median annual wage is $400,070, or $192.34 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $312,400, so pay in West Virginia is 28.1% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in West Virginia earns more than $407,990 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $64,350 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 50 jobs in this occupation in West Virginia. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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