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Physicians, Pathologists Salary

Physicians, Pathologists earn a median $312,400 a year nationally. Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations

U.S. median
$312,400
$150.19 per hour
Range
$92,540 – $239,200+
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
11,110
across the U.S.

Physicians, Pathologists take-home pay calculator

Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.

Physicians, Pathologists
Deductions, kids & local tax

2026 tax year. Federal brackets from IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32.

Your take-home pay
$222,945
per year · effective tax rate 28.6%
$18,579Monthly
$9,289Twice a month
$8,575Every 2 weeks
$107.19Hourly
  • Federal income tax$72,474
  • Social Security (6.2%)$11,439
  • Medicare (1.45%)$5,541
  • Texas income tax$0
  • Take-home pay$222,945

Marginal rate: 35% federal + 0.00% state

Pay by experience

PercentileSalaryHourlyTake-home (no state tax)
10th percentile (entry level)$92,540$44.49$73,932
25th percentile$186,300$89.57$138,714
Median (50th)$312,400+$150.19$222,945
75th percentile$372,780+$179.22$260,773
90th percentile (top earners)$449,970+$216.33$309,133

Best cities for physicians, pathologists (after tax & cost of living)

#Metro areaMedianTake-homeReal value*Jobs
1Dallas, TX$239,200+$225,295$218,542480
2New York, NY$239,200+$213,285$189,4811,140

*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).

Highest-paying cities

Physicians, Pathologists salary by state

StateMedianTake-homeRangeJobs
Pennsylvania $239,200+$273,513 $187,010 – $239,200+210
West Virginia $239,200+$259,522 $64,350 – $239,200+50
Nevada $239,200+$268,022 $61,750 – $239,200+40
Illinois $239,200+$247,653 $136,990 – $239,200+—
Minnesota $239,200+$225,707 $80,860 – $239,200+550
New Jersey $239,200+$229,757 $75,340 – $239,200+230
Texas $239,200+$243,889 $105,560 – $239,200+1,530
Indiana $239,200+$230,415 $174,840 – $239,200+380
Arizona $239,200+$230,917 $97,920 – $239,200+270
Kentucky $239,200+$219,221 $208,420 – $239,200+—
Iowa $239,200+$218,235 $82,150 – $239,200+80
Rhode Island $239,200+$214,328 $228,590 – $239,200+—
New York $239,200+$209,814 $91,680 – $239,200+1,220
Oklahoma $239,200+$212,602 $201,280 – $239,200+130
Florida $239,200+$223,641 $67,740 – $239,200+370
Ohio $239,200+$213,388 $71,230 – $239,200+600
Michigan $239,200+$204,470 $81,190 – $239,200+140
Washington $239,200+$215,603 $93,310 – $239,200+200
Colorado $239,200+$199,487 $77,330 – $239,200+50
Massachusetts $239,200+$191,888 $97,640 – $239,200+320
Missouri $239,200+$179,580 $196,360 – $239,200+—
Mississippi $239,200+$181,047 $228,870 – $239,200+50
Maryland $239,200+$172,990 $125,560 – $239,200+70
North Carolina $239,200+$173,062 $220,330 – $239,200+340
Virginia $239,200+$164,098 $134,790 – $239,200+110
North Dakota $239,200+$172,687 $239,200+ – $239,200+30
Oregon $239,200+$154,712 $239,200+ – $239,200+150
South Carolina $236,950$161,555 $168,110 – $239,200+80
Nebraska $229,140$159,941 $71,000 – $239,200+90
Kansas $224,280$154,582 $127,770 – $239,200+30
Arkansas $214,100$151,174 $194,860 – $239,200+130
Georgia $211,800$147,248 $54,610 – $239,200+170
Vermont $188,250$129,647 $62,780 – $239,200+—
California $186,300$123,195 $105,750 – $239,200+1,790
Wisconsin $83,610$64,599 $47,470 – $239,200+130

Frequently asked questions

How much does a physicians, pathologists make?

The national median salary for physicians, pathologists is $312,400 a year ($150.19 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $92,540 and the top 10% earn over $239,200+. Source: BLS, May 2025.

Which state pays physicians, pathologists the most?

Pennsylvania has the highest median pay at $239,200+. After taxes and local prices, Dallas, TX offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.

How many physicians, pathologists are there in the U.S.?

About 11,110 people work as physicians, pathologists nationwide.