Top 15 cities for physicians, pathologists by average salary
| Tampa, FL | $345,500 |
|---|---|
| Baltimore, MD | $343,850 |
| Miami, FL | $340,620 |
| Chicago, IL | $339,170 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $323,670 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $318,070 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $314,230 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $313,590 |
| Providence, RI | $312,220 |
| New York, NY | $310,550 |
| San Diego, CA | $308,000 |
| Durham, NC | $303,710 |
| Buffalo, NY | $301,900 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $301,870 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $298,740 |
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Physicians, Pathologists salary by state
Illinois pays physicians, pathologists the most statewide, $381,560 a year on average. Statewide columns cover every employer in the state; city columns cover the metro areas we publish.
| State | Statewide average | Statewide median | Jobs | Metros | Highest city average | Lowest city average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $381,560 | $381,770 | n/a | 1 | $339,170 | $339,170 |
| Pennsylvania | $369,170 | $413,370 | 210 | 1 | $301,870 | $301,870 |
| Minnesota | $368,860 | $362,270 | 550 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Oklahoma | $333,340 | $317,850 | 130 | 1 | $314,230 | $314,230 |
| Rhode Island | $315,010 | $322,950 | n/a | 1 | $312,220 | $312,220 |
| New York | $309,660 | $321,550 | 1,220 | 3 | $310,550 | $214,530 |
| Texas | $308,250 | $345,830 | 1,530 | 5 | $318,070 | $252,920 |
| Arizona | $305,920 | $338,290 | 270 | 1 | $323,670 | $323,670 |
| Kentucky | $302,180 | $324,390 | n/a | 1 | $294,130 | $294,130 |
| Kansas | $300,560 | $224,280 | 30 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Indiana | $299,840 | $340,300 | 380 | 1 | $313,590 | $313,590 |
| New Jersey | $298,760 | $355,970 | 230 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| West Virginia | $295,150 | $400,070 | 50 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Maryland | $290,540 | $253,670 | 70 | 1 | $343,850 | $343,850 |
| Ohio | $290,130 | $309,480 | 600 | 2 | $276,540 | $273,990 |
| Iowa | $289,700 | $323,460 | 80 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Florida | $285,800 | $313,510 | 370 | 2 | $345,500 | $340,620 |
| North Carolina | $285,200 | $248,940 | 340 | 1 | $303,710 | $303,710 |
| Washington | $281,820 | $300,680 | 200 | 1 | $281,950 | $281,950 |
| Massachusetts | $281,410 | $285,240 | 320 | 1 | $279,640 | $279,640 |
| South Carolina | $278,740 | $236,950 | 80 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Mississippi | $273,380 | $261,570 | 50 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Missouri | $270,470 | $261,830 | n/a | 2 | $268,500 | $245,550 |
| Nebraska | $269,160 | $229,140 | 90 | 1 | $265,750 | $265,750 |
| Vermont | $267,460 | $188,250 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Colorado | $255,230 | $294,510 | 50 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Washington, D.C. | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 | $253,240 | $253,240 |
| Nevada | $249,720 | $384,350 | 40 | 1 | $297,640 | $297,640 |
| Virginia | $245,900 | $240,780 | 110 | 1 | $218,170 | $218,170 |
| Michigan | $241,850 | $303,070 | 140 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Arkansas | $221,970 | $214,100 | 130 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| California | $221,080 | $186,300 | 1,790 | 5 | $308,000 | $158,770 |
| Georgia | $205,020 | $211,800 | 170 | 1 | $258,250 | $258,250 |
| Wisconsin | $182,820 | $83,610 | 130 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Connecticut | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 | $123,380 | $123,380 |
Physicians, Pathologists salary in every city we cover
Sort by any column. Each city links to its pay range, take-home pay and cost of living.
| Metro area | Average | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa, FL | $345,500 | $362,470 | $166.11 | 100 |
| Baltimore, MD | $343,850 | $288,900 | $165.31 | 40 |
| Miami, FL | $340,620 | $332,570 | $163.76 | 90 |
| Chicago, IL | $339,170 | $336,660 | $163.06 | n/a |
| Phoenix, AZ | $323,670 | $349,470 | $155.61 | 220 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $318,070 | $373,420 | $152.92 | n/a |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $314,230 | $315,520 | $151.07 | 60 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $313,590 | $342,090 | $150.76 | 260 |
| Providence, RI | $312,220 | $319,880 | $150.11 | n/a |
| New York, NY | $310,550 | $327,770 | $149.30 | 1,140 |
| San Diego, CA | $308,000 | $333,330 | $148.08 | 90 |
| Durham, NC | $303,710 | $272,300 | $146.01 | 30 |
| Buffalo, NY | $301,900 | $305,600 | $145.14 | 40 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $301,870 | $365,830 | $145.13 | 90 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $298,740 | $319,340 | $143.62 | 330 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $297,640 | $384,550 | $143.10 | 30 |
| Louisville, KY | $294,130 | $329,970 | $141.41 | n/a |
| Austin, TX | $291,820 | $362,620 | $140.30 | n/a |
| Dallas, TX | $290,110 | $316,150 | $139.48 | 480 |
| Seattle, WA | $281,950 | $300,580 | $135.55 | 140 |
| Boston, MA | $279,640 | $285,240 | $134.44 | 240 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $276,540 | $317,890 | $132.95 | 190 |
| Columbus, OH | $273,990 | $285,280 | $131.73 | 70 |
| San Antonio, TX | $270,600 | $283,430 | $130.10 | 100 |
| St. Louis, MO | $268,500 | $207,450 | $129.09 | n/a |
| San Jose, CA | $266,450 | $248,420 | $128.10 | 30 |
| Omaha, NE | $265,750 | $214,920 | $127.77 | 80 |
| Atlanta, GA | $258,250 | $270,000 | $124.16 | n/a |
| Washington, DC | $253,240 | $237,190 | $121.75 | 90 |
| Houston, TX | $252,920 | $291,510 | $121.60 | 230 |
| Kansas City, MO | $245,550 | $224,280 | $118.05 | 70 |
| Richmond, VA | $218,170 | $240,220 | $104.89 | n/a |
| Albany, NY | $214,530 | $140,230 | $103.14 | 30 |
| San Francisco, CA | $194,600 | $186,300 | $93.56 | n/a |
| Riverside, CA | $158,770 | $143,120 | $76.33 | n/a |
| Hartford, CT | $123,380 | $70,480 | $59.32 | 30 |
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Physicians, Pathologists salary: questions
Where do physicians, pathologists make the most money?
In Tampa, FL, with an average of $345,500 a year, among the 36 metro areas we cover.
What is the average physicians, pathologists salary in the U.S.?
$285,420 a year nationwide (BLS OEWS national estimates, May 2025); the median is $312,400, so half of physicians, pathologists earn more than that and half less.
What salary should physicians, pathologists ask for?
Start from the figures for your city: the middle half of physicians, pathologists nationwide earn between $186,300 (25th percentile) and $372,780 (75th percentile). Newer workers usually start near the 25th percentile and experienced ones can ask for the 75th; each city page shows the local range. See how to read salary percentiles.
Which state pays physicians, pathologists the most?
Illinois, with a statewide average of $381,560 a year (BLS state estimates, May 2025).
Where is physicians, pathologists pay the lowest?
Hartford, CT, at $123,380 a year on average. Lower pay often comes with lower prices: check the cost of living on each city page.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1222.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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