Physicians (Pathologists) Salary by State
The national median pay for physicians (pathologists) is $312,400 a year. By state, it ranges from $83,610 in Wisconsin to $413,370 in Pennsylvania.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $92,540
- 25th percentile
- $186,300
- Median
- $312,400
- 75th percentile
- $372,780
- Top 10%
- $449,970
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 11,110 jobs.
Median pay in 33 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pennsylvania | $413,370 | +32% | $187,010 | $455,420 | 210 |
| 2 | West Virginia | $400,070 | +28% | $64,350 | $407,990 | 50 |
| 3 | Nevada | $384,350 | +23% | $61,750 | $384,550 | 40 |
| 4 | Illinois | $381,770 | +22% | $136,990 | $546,740 | Not published |
| 5 | Minnesota | $362,270 | +16% | $80,860 | $486,990 | 550 |
| 6 | New Jersey | $355,970 | +14% | $75,340 | $422,520 | 230 |
| 7 | Texas | $345,830 | +11% | $105,560 | $407,800 | 1,530 |
| 8 | Indiana | $340,300 | +9% | $174,840 | $359,420 | 380 |
| 9 | Arizona | $338,290 | +8% | $97,920 | $506,410 | 270 |
| 10 | Kentucky | $324,390 | +4% | $208,420 | $341,420 | Not published |
| 11 | Iowa | $323,460 | +4% | $82,150 | $350,950 | 80 |
| 12 | Rhode Island | $322,950 | +3% | $228,590 | $362,900 | Not published |
| 13 | New York | $321,550 | +3% | $91,680 | $493,460 | 1,220 |
| 14 | Oklahoma | $317,850 | +2% | $201,280 | $412,160 | 130 |
| 15 | Florida | $313,510 | 0% | $67,740 | $477,310 | 370 |
| 16 | Ohio | $309,480 | −1% | $71,230 | $450,920 | 600 |
| 17 | Michigan | $303,070 | −3% | $81,190 | $373,430 | 140 |
| 18 | Washington | $300,680 | −4% | $93,310 | $460,870 | 200 |
| 19 | Colorado | $294,510 | −6% | $77,330 | $442,560 | 50 |
| 20 | Massachusetts | $285,240 | −9% | $97,640 | $459,920 | 320 |
| 21 | Missouri | $261,830 | −16% | $196,360 | $371,290 | Not published |
| 22 | Mississippi | $261,570 | −16% | $228,870 | $350,420 | 50 |
| 23 | Maryland | $253,670 | −19% | $125,560 | $396,980 | 70 |
| 24 | North Carolina | $248,940 | −20% | $220,330 | $420,870 | 340 |
| 25 | Virginia | $240,780 | −23% | $134,790 | $347,470 | 110 |
| 26 | South Carolina | $236,950 | −24% | $168,110 | $452,510 | 80 |
| 27 | Nebraska | $229,140 | −27% | $71,000 | $465,980 | 90 |
| 28 | Kansas | $224,280 | −28% | $127,770 | $480,090 | 30 |
| 29 | Arkansas | $214,100 | −31% | $194,860 | $295,420 | 130 |
| 30 | Georgia | $211,800 | −32% | $54,610 | $365,740 | 170 |
| 31 | Vermont | $188,250 | −40% | $62,780 | $492,180 | Not published |
| 32 | California | $186,300 | −40% | $105,750 | $387,760 | 1,790 |
| 33 | Wisconsin | $83,610 | −73% | $47,470 | $397,980 | 130 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Physicians (Pathologists) salary questions
Which state pays physicians (pathologists) the most?
Pennsylvania, with a median of $413,370 a year (+32% vs. the national median of $312,400). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays physicians (pathologists) the least?
Wisconsin, with a median of $83,610 a year (−73% vs. national).
Where do most physicians (pathologists) work?
California has the most jobs, about 1,790, with a median of $186,300.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.