SOC 29-1222 · Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Physicians, Pathologists wages by metro
National median annual wage
$312,400
- 10th percentile
- $92,540
- 25th percentile
- $186,300
- Median
- $312,400
- 75th percentile
- $372,780
- 90th percentile
- $449,970
- Mean
- $285,420
Annual wage from the May 2025 OEWS estimates.
National employment in May 2025: 11,110.
That median is 512.8% higher than the all-occupations national median of $50,980.
The metro and state figures below are the same May 2025 release. A blank wage means BLS did not publish it. See when a wage is not published.
Highest published medians
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | 30 | $139,540 | $384,550 | $384,550 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | Not available | $88,550 | $373,420 | $407,800 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 90 | $94,870 | $365,830 | $471,840 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | Not available | $75,830 | $362,620 | $375,090 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | 100 | $191,860 | $362,470 | $517,520 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | 220 | $127,110 | $349,470 | $506,410 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | 260 | $216,130 | $342,090 | $359,420 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | Not available | $193,230 | $336,660 | $546,710 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | 90 | $119,370 | $333,330 | $388,510 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | 90 | $150,020 | $332,570 | $493,920 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | Not available | $157,070 | $329,970 | $329,970 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 1,140 | $91,680 | $327,770 | $493,460 |
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | Not available | $235,730 | $319,880 | $362,900 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 330 | $95,260 | $319,340 | $440,610 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | 190 | $71,230 | $317,890 | $448,820 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 480 | $127,990 | $316,150 | $369,730 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | 60 | $160,960 | $315,520 | $409,290 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | 40 | $227,300 | $305,600 | $386,410 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | 140 | $93,310 | $300,580 | $499,810 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | 230 | $73,490 | $291,510 | $445,650 |
Where employment is largest
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 1,140 | $91,680 | $327,770 | $493,460 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 480 | $127,990 | $316,150 | $369,730 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 330 | $95,260 | $319,340 | $440,610 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 280 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | 260 | $216,130 | $342,090 | $359,420 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | 240 | $93,100 | $285,240 | $459,920 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | 230 | $73,490 | $291,510 | $445,650 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | 220 | $127,110 | $349,470 | $506,410 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | 190 | $71,230 | $317,890 | $448,820 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | 140 | $93,310 | $300,580 | $499,810 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | 100 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | 100 | $155,740 | $283,430 | $347,130 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | 100 | $191,860 | $362,470 | $517,520 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | 90 | $150,020 | $332,570 | $493,920 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 90 | $94,870 | $365,830 | $471,840 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | 90 | $119,370 | $333,330 | $388,510 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 90 | $134,790 | $237,190 | $329,560 |
| Omaha, NE-IA | 80 | $71,000 | $214,920 | $465,980 |
| Columbus, OH | 70 | $99,630 | $285,280 | $445,210 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | 70 | $95,620 | $224,280 | $371,290 |
States and territories
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 210 | $187,010 | $413,370 | $455,420 |
| West Virginia | 50 | $64,350 | $400,070 | $407,990 |
| Nevada | 40 | $61,750 | $384,350 | $384,550 |
| Illinois | Not available | $136,990 | $381,770 | $546,740 |
| Minnesota | 550 | $80,860 | $362,270 | $486,990 |
| New Jersey | 230 | $75,340 | $355,970 | $422,520 |
| Texas | 1,530 | $105,560 | $345,830 | $407,800 |
| Indiana | 380 | $174,840 | $340,300 | $359,420 |
| Arizona | 270 | $97,920 | $338,290 | $506,410 |
| Kentucky | Not available | $208,420 | $324,390 | $341,420 |
| Iowa | 80 | $82,150 | $323,460 | $350,950 |
| Rhode Island | Not available | $228,590 | $322,950 | $362,900 |
| New York | 1,220 | $91,680 | $321,550 | $493,460 |
| Oklahoma | 130 | $201,280 | $317,850 | $412,160 |
| Florida | 370 | $67,740 | $313,510 | $477,310 |
| Ohio | 600 | $71,230 | $309,480 | $450,920 |
| Michigan | 140 | $81,190 | $303,070 | $373,430 |
| Washington | 200 | $93,310 | $300,680 | $460,870 |
| Colorado | 50 | $77,330 | $294,510 | $442,560 |
| Massachusetts | 320 | $97,640 | $285,240 | $459,920 |
| Missouri | Not available | $196,360 | $261,830 | $371,290 |
| Mississippi | 50 | $228,870 | $261,570 | $350,420 |
| Maryland | 70 | $125,560 | $253,670 | $396,980 |
| North Carolina | 340 | $220,330 | $248,940 | $420,870 |
| Virginia | 110 | $134,790 | $240,780 | $347,470 |
| South Carolina | 80 | $168,110 | $236,950 | $452,510 |
| Nebraska | 90 | $71,000 | $229,140 | $465,980 |
| Kansas | 30 | $127,770 | $224,280 | $480,090 |
| Arkansas | 130 | $194,860 | $214,100 | $295,420 |
| Georgia | 170 | $54,610 | $211,800 | $365,740 |
| Vermont | Not available | $62,780 | $188,250 | $492,180 |
| California | 1,790 | $105,750 | $186,300 | $387,760 |
| Wisconsin | 130 | $47,470 | $83,610 | $397,980 |
| New Hampshire | 70 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| North Dakota | 30 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Oregon | 150 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
Other healthcare practitioners and technical occupations
- Registered Nurses
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
- Pharmacy Technicians
- Physicians, All Other
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians
- Nurse Practitioners
- Pharmacists
- Physical Therapists
Questions this page answers
What is the national median wage for Physicians, Pathologists?
In the May 2025 OEWS estimates, the national median annual wage for Physicians, Pathologists is $312,400. Employment is 11,110.
How does Physicians, Pathologists pay compare with all occupations?
The national median for Physicians, Pathologists is 512.8% higher than the all-occupations median of $50,980.
Which metro has the highest published median for Physicians, Pathologists?
Among metros with a published annual median in the May 2025 tables, Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV is highest on this page's list at $384,550.