Physicians, Pathologists salary
The BLS estimates 11,110 Physicians, Pathologists jobs in the U.S. with a median base pay of $312,400 (May 2025, SOC 29-1222). Across 7 metros with published figures, medians range from $285,240 in Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH to $349,470 in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE11,110 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall U.S. employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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HIGHEST-PAYING METROS
- Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ$349,470 · 220 jobs
- Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN$342,090 · 260 jobs
- New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$327,770 · 1,140 jobs
- Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$319,340 · 330 jobs
- Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX$316,150 · 480 jobs
- Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX$291,510 · 230 jobs
- Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH$285,240 · 240 jobs
LARGEST METROS
- New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$327,770 · 1,140 jobs
- Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX$316,150 · 480 jobs
- Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$319,340 · 330 jobs
- Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN$342,090 · 260 jobs
- Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH$285,240 · 240 jobs
- Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX$291,510 · 230 jobs
- Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ$349,470 · 220 jobs
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Questions
What is the median Physicians, Pathologists salary in the U.S.?
$312,400 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The middle half earn $186,300–$372,780.
Where do Physicians, Pathologists earn the most?
Highest metro medians: Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ ($349,470), Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN ($342,090), New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ ($327,770). Cost of living differs, so compare offers locally.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025 (metro, state and national estimates). Employer filing counts: U.S. DOL OFLC LCA disclosure data FY2026 Q3, visa-sponsored positions only.