Physicians (Pathologists) Salary in California
Physicians (Pathologists) in California earn a median of $186,300 a year, −40% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $186,300
- vs. U.S. median
- −40% ($312,400)
- Rank among states
- 32 of 33
- Jobs in the state
- 1,790
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $105,750; the top 10% earn over $387,760. Nationally the range is $92,540 to $449,970.
States ranked near California
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Physicians (Pathologists) pay in California
How much do physicians (pathologists) make in California?
The median is $186,300 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $105,750 and the top 10% earn over $387,760. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for physicians (pathologists)?
On pay alone it ranks 32 of 33 (−40% vs. the national median of $312,400). Living costs are not included.