Physicians, Pathologists pay in California
In California, the median pay for physicians, pathologists is $89.57 an hour ($186,300 a year). About 1,790 people work in this job there.
That is 40% lower than the U.S. median ($312,400). California ranks 34th of 35 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for physicians, pathologists in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $50.84 | $105,750 |
| 25% of workers | $80.34 | $167,110 |
| Half of workers (median) | $89.57 | $186,300 |
| 75% of workers | $153.28 | $318,820 |
| 90% of workers | $186.42 | $387,760 |
Physicians, Pathologists pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $333,330 | 90 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $319,340 | 330 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $248,420 | 30 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $186,300 | 0 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $143,120 | 0 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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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| Pharmacists | $164,610 |
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