Physicians, Pathologists pay range in Atlanta
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $224,500 a year or less, while the top 10% make $353,560 or more. The middle half of physicians, pathologists in Atlanta earn between $224,510 and $317,080.
- $224K10th
- $225K25th
- $270KMedian
- $317K75th
- $354K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $258,250 | $21,521 | $124.16 |
| Median | $270,000 | $22,500 | $129.81 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $224,510 | $18,709 | $107.94 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $317,080 | $26,423 | $152.44 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Physicians, Pathologists pay in Atlanta vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Physicians, pathologists in Atlanta earn 26% more than the Georgia average ($205,020) and 10% less than the U.S. average ($285,420). At the median the gap is -14% against the U.S. median of $312,400.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | $258,250 | $270,000 | $224,500 | $353,560 | n/a |
| Georgia | $205,020 | $211,800 | $54,610 | $365,740 | 170 |
| United States | $285,420 | $312,400 | $92,540 | $449,970 | 11,110 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Physicians, Pathologists salary after taxes in Atlanta
On the average salary of $258,250, a single filer in Atlanta takes home about $176,460 a year, or $14,705 a month and $6,787 every two weeks. Taxes take 32% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Atlanta a good place for physicians, pathologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Atlanta area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.1), so the average $258,250 buys what about $258,100 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 5.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Atlanta ($51,170). A typical home costs $382,938, or 1.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Physicians, Pathologists salary in nearby metro areas
- Louisville, KY$294,130
- Durham, NC$303,710
- Cincinnati, OH$276,540
- Tampa, FL$345,500
- Indianapolis, IN$313,590
- Columbus, OH$273,990
Highest-paying cities for physicians, pathologists
Tampa, FL pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($345,500).
- Tampa, FL$345,500
- Baltimore, MD$343,850
- Miami, FL$340,620
- Chicago, IL$339,170
- Phoenix, AZ$323,670
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Physicians, Pathologists salary in Atlanta: questions
How much do physicians, pathologists make an hour in Atlanta?
$124.16 an hour on average, and $129.81 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level physicians, pathologists salary in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $224,500 a year and the 25th percentile is $224,510, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the physicians, pathologists take-home pay in Atlanta?
About $176,460 a year ($14,705 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $258,250.
Do physicians, pathologists earn more in Atlanta than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% less than the U.S. average for this job ($285,420).
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; area Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA (12060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 23.4%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
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