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    Pathologist Salary in 2026

    SOC: 29-1222.00 · BLS OEWS 2026 · Updated March 2026
    Median Annual
    $239,200
    per year
    Salary Range
    $84K – $239K
    P10–P90
    Total Jobs
    11,800
    employed
    Job Growth
    +4.2%
    2024–2034
    Section 01

    How Much Do Pathologists Make?

    Pathologists earn a median annual salary of $239,200 as of 2026, based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) data. Wages span from $83,930 at the 10th percentile to $239,200 at the 90th percentile — a range of $155,270. The highest-paying state is Delaware at $239,200.

    PercentileAnnual salary
    10th percentile$83,930
    25th percentile$165,940
    Median (50th)$239,200
    75th percentile$239,200
    90th percentile$239,200
    10th: $83,930Median: $239,20090th: $239,200
    Section 02

    Pathologist Salary by State

    Median annual salary across all 50 states. Click a column to sort.

    StateMedian salary
    Delawaretop$239,200
    Florida$239,200
    Illinois$239,200
    Indiana$239,200
    Kentucky$239,200
    Massachusetts$239,200
    Michigan$239,200
    Nebraska$239,200
    New Hampshire$239,200
    New Jersey$239,200
    North Carolina$239,200
    North Dakota$239,200
    Ohio$239,200
    Arizona$239,200
    Oklahoma$239,200
    Oregon$239,200
    Pennsylvania$239,200
    Rhode Island$239,200
    Texas$239,200
    Arkansas$239,200
    Virginia$239,200
    Washington$239,200
    Wisconsin$239,200
    Wyoming$239,200
    Colorado$239,200
    Connecticut$239,200
    Alabama$238,020
    South Carolina$228,850
    District of Columbia$228,300
    New York$215,740
    Missouri$213,430
    Maryland$190,370
    California$165,940
    Section 03

    Highest-Paying Metros for Pathologists

    Washington
    Highest paying
    $239,200
    top metro salary
    Wisconsin
    $239,200
    $0 vs highest
    Arizona
    $239,200
    $0 vs highest
    Texas
    $239,200
    $0 vs highest
    Massachusetts
    $239,200
    $0 vs highest
    Florida
    $239,200
    $0 vs highest
    Illinois
    $239,200
    $0 vs highest
    Nebraska
    $239,200
    $0 vs highest
    Section 04

    Pathologist Salary by Experience

    Estimated salary ranges derived from BLS wage percentiles. Entry level corresponds to P10–P25, mid-career to the median, experienced to P75, and senior to P90+.

    Experience levelEstimated salary
    Entry level (0–2 yrs)~$83,930 – $165,940
    Mid career (3–7 yrs)~$239,200
    Experienced (8–15 yrs)~$239,200
    Senior (15+ yrs)$239,200+
    Section 05

    How to Earn More as a Pathologist

    Location is the single biggest salary lever: Pathologists in Washington earn $239,200 — $0 above the national median. An advanced credential — such as a graduate degree or specialized certification — is consistently associated with higher earnings in this field. Reaching the 75th percentile ($239,200) typically requires 5–10 years of experience plus specialization in a high-demand area.

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    Section 06

    Pathologist Salary vs Similar Careers

    CareerMedian salary
    Pathologistthis career$239,200
    Medical Scientist$100,590
    Clinical Neuropsychologist$117,580
    Anesthesiologist$239,200
    Dermatologist$239,200

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    Section 07

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    SOC: 29-1222.00 · Data: BLS OEWS 2026, O*NET 29.1 · Salary figures are national medians unless otherwise noted.