The median Pathologist salary is $55.00 per hour, or $114,400 per year, based on 699 job postings across 77 states. Compare pay by location, employer, shift, and contract type.
$55.00
Median hourly
$114,400
Annual salary
$43-$71
Pay range
77
States tracked
Salary guide
A typical Pathologist earns $55.00/hr, with most posted roles landing between $46.50 and $62.50/hr.
Recent posted pay is down, with the last 30 days showing -4.3% movement versus the prior period.
Location matters: Nj, US is currently among the highest-paying cities, while Tucson, ARIZONA sits near the lower end.
30-day market pulse
Compare the most recent 30 days of job postings against the previous 30 days. Use this as a quick read on whether pay and hiring volume are moving together.
Posted pay
-4.3%
Current median: $55.00/hr
Prior period: $57.50/hr
Job openings
-15.4%
154 recent postings
Previous period: 182 postings
Daily pay signal
$44.00/hr latest
Year-over-year
Building
We are collecting enough historical Pathologist postings to show a reliable year-over-year pay comparison.
Pay is moving down in recent listings, falling from $57.50/hr to $55.00/hr.
Pay range
The middle band is usually the most useful offer benchmark. The 10th and 90th percentiles show the broader market floor and ceiling.
Entry / low
$42.50
$88,400/yr
Median
$55.00
$114,400/yr
Top earners
$71.00
$147,680/yr
MARKET TRENDS
Month-over-month median hourly pay and posting volume.
| Month | Median Hourly | Postings |
|---|---|---|
Apr 2026Current | $55.00/hr | 144 |
Mar 2026 | $56.75/hr | 192 |
Feb 2026 | $52.50/hr | 85 |
Jan 2026 | $56.25/hr | 78 |
Dec 2025 | $50.50/hr | 117 |
Nov 2025 | $58.50/hr | 83 |
BY LOCATION
See how pay varies across the country. Ranked by job volume.
Estimated from national data
~$50.18
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Estimated from national data
~$50.80
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32 postings · 5 companies
$46.50
$47-$49
Estimated from national data
~$56.85
—
112 postings · 42 companies
$61.50
$58-$65
20 postings · 7 companies
$43.25
$43-$47
17 postings · 6 companies
$58.50
$59-$59
Estimated from national data
~$55.43
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Estimated from national data
~$49.19
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23 postings · 9 companies
$46.00
$45-$69
12 postings · 4 companies
$46.25
$45-$65
Estimated from national data
~$51.28
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Estimated from national data
~$56.59
—
35 postings · 13 companies
$45.00
$44-$55
5 postings · 2 companies
$57.50
$55-$60
Estimated from national data
~$50.57
—
Estimated from national data
~$54.22
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Estimated from national data
~$57.12
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5 postings · 4 companies
$55.00
$45-$55
Estimated from national data
~$47.66
—
13 postings · 8 companies
$47.50
$45-$53
25 postings · 10 companies
$52.50
$50-$73
Estimated from national data
~$46.72
—
6 postings · 3 companies
$45.00
$44-$45
Estimated from national data
~$47.61
—
12 postings · 6 companies
$49.25
$44-$50
Estimated from national data
~$59.33
—
Estimated from national data
~$47.34
—
9 postings · 6 companies
$54.50
$51-$56
Estimated from national data
~$44.81
—
17 postings · 10 companies
$71.00
$49-$115
Estimated from national data
~$59.65
—
50 postings · 29 companies
$54.75
$44-$62
5 postings · 4 companies
$55.00
$50-$56
Estimated from national data
~$52.70
—
27 postings · 10 companies
$49.00
$44-$58
7 postings · 3 companies
$55.00
$50-$55
Estimated from national data
~$57.40
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10 postings · 7 companies
$61.00
$49-$64
6 postings · 1 companies
$47.00
$47-$47
9 postings · 5 companies
$45.00
$43-$52
Estimated from national data
~$49.48
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7 postings · 4 companies
$42.00
$40-$49
38 postings · 8 companies
$65.00
$45-$75
6 postings · 4 companies
$44.25
$42-$52
Estimated from national data
~$56.50
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21 postings · 2 companies
$60.50
$59-$71
29 postings · 7 companies
$58.00
$54-$61
Estimated from national data
~$58.91
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6 postings · 4 companies
$47.00
$47-$47
Estimated from national data
~$49.83
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Est.Estimated values are based on national averages.
BY CITY
See which cities offer the highest and lowest Pathologist salaries.
Nj
Us · 15 postings
$70.50/hr
Los Angeles
California · 12 postings
$62.50/hr
Tucson
Arizona · 13 postings
$48.50/hr
Tucson
Arizona · 13 postings
$48.50/hr
Los Angeles
California · 12 postings
$62.50/hr
Nj
Us · 15 postings
$70.50/hr
BY EMPLOYER
See which companies pay the most and least for Pathologist positions.
Nurse Next Door Home Care Services
17 postings
$75.00/hr
Summit Home Care
19 postings
$70.50/hr
Alameda Health System
5 postings
$69.50/hr
Aveanna Healthcare
6 postings
$65.00/hr
Amedisys
69 postings
$63.50/hr
Osf Healthcare
6 postings
$42.50/hr
Adena Health System
7 postings
$44.00/hr
Adventhealth Orlando
5 postings
$44.50/hr
Encompass Health
36 postings
$45.50/hr
Banner Health
30 postings
$46.50/hr
RELATED POSITIONS
| Job Title | Postings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Speech Pathologist | 171 | $52.00/hr |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 102 | $53.25/hr |
| Speech And Language Pathologist | 34 | $51.50/hr |
| Speech And Language Pathologist (slp) | 26 | $70.50/hr |
| School-based Speech Language Pathologist | 11 | $57.50/hr |
| Speech Pathologist Home Health | 7 | $80.50/hr |
| Speech Pathologist Prn | 7 | $45.00/hr |
| Pathologist | 7 | $194.50/hr |
| Speech-language Pathologist | 6 | $56.25/hr |
| Speech Pathologist Slp | 6 | $55.50/hr |
PAY FACTORS
How shift type, contract length, and employment type impact Pathologist salaries.
FAQ
The median Pathologist salary is $55.00 per hour, or $114,400 annually. Pay ranges from $42.50/hr (10th percentile) to $71.00/hr (90th percentile) depending on location, experience, and employer.
Based on 699 job postings, the highest paying states for Pathologists include New Jersey, Texas, California. Pay rates vary based on cost of living, demand, and state regulations.
There are currently 699 Pathologist job postings across 77 states, from 213 different healthcare employers.
Pathologist pay varies based on geographic location, years of experience, certifications, shift differentials (nights/weekends), employment type (travel vs. staff), facility type, and specialized skills. Travel contracts typically pay higher hourly rates.
Pathologist pay is currently trending downward. Over the past 30 days, median hourly rates decreased 4.3%.
Pathologist pay varies by specialty and setting. Travel positions typically pay $7.50 to $16.00 more per hour than staff positions. Night shifts and weekend differentials also increase earnings.
Pay varies significantly by location. Top paying cities like Nj offer $70.50/hr, while lower cost areas may pay around $48.50/hr. However, rural areas often offer signing bonuses and housing stipends to attract talent.
Entry-level Pathologists typically earn around $42.50 to $46.50 per hour ($88,400 to $96,720 annually). With experience, pay increases toward the median of $55.00/hr.
DATA METHOD
Source
Based on 699 active postings with listed compensation for Pathologist. We prioritize postings with explicit hourly or annual pay and exclude rows without usable compensation signals from salary percentiles.
Range
Percentiles show the spread of posted pay, not a guaranteed offer or take-home pay after taxes. State and city views use available market observations and label estimated values when direct samples are limited.
Freshness
Current dataset window: 2025-11-01 to 2026-04-30. Recent trend cards compare the latest posting window with the prior period so short-term pay movement is separated from the full historical median.
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