Physicians, Pathologists pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for physicians, pathologists is $150.19 an hour ($312,400 a year). About 11,110 people work in this job there.
Pay range for physicians, pathologists in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $44.49 | $92,540 |
| 25% of workers | $89.57 | $186,300 |
| Half of workers (median) | $150.19 | $312,400 |
| 75% of workers | $179.22 | $372,780 |
| 90% of workers | $216.33 | $449,970 |
Best-paying states for physicians, pathologists
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | $413,370 | 210 |
| West Virginia | $400,070 | 50 |
| Nevada | $384,350 | 40 |
| Illinois | $381,770 | 0 |
| Minnesota | $362,270 | 550 |
| New Jersey | $355,970 | 230 |
| Texas | $345,830 | 1,530 |
| Indiana | $340,300 | 380 |
| Arizona | $338,290 | 270 |
| Kentucky | $324,390 | 0 |
Pay by state
- California · $186,300
- Minnesota · $362,270
- New York · $321,550
- Ohio · $309,480
- Texas · $345,830
Education, experience and outlook for physicians, pathologists
- Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 4 to 6 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Internship/residency (BLS)
- Job outlook: +4.8% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 300 openings a year (BLS)
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|---|---|
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