Physicians, Pathologists Salary in Ohio

Physicians, pathologists in Ohio earn the most in Cincinnati (average $276,540 a year) and the least in Columbus ($273,990), across the 2 Ohio metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the physicians, pathologists average at $290,130 and the median at $309,480 for 600 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $285,420.

Physicians, Pathologists average salary by city in Ohio

Cincinnati$276,540
Columbus$273,990

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Cincinnati	$276,540	$317,890	$106,720	$188,332	95
Columbus	$273,990	$285,280	$227,370	$184,932	95

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Cincinnati's local income tax (1.8%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Physicians, Pathologists salary in other states

Physicians, Pathologists salary by city and state

More about pay in Ohio

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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