The median Pathologists' Assistant salary is $52.50 per hour, or $109,200 per year, based on 824 job postings across 60 states. Compare pay by location, employer, shift, and contract type.
$52.50
Median hourly
$109,200
Annual salary
$32-$84
Pay range
60
States tracked
Salary guide
A typical Pathologists' Assistant earns $52.50/hr, with most posted roles landing between $35.50 and $74.98/hr.
Recent posted pay is up, with the last 30 days showing +5.6% movement versus the prior period.
Location matters: Boone, NORTH CAROLINA is currently among the highest-paying cities, while Houston, TEXAS 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
+5.6%
Current median: $47.50/hr
Prior period: $45.00/hr
Job openings
+24%
253 recent postings
Previous period: 204 postings
Daily pay signal
$35.00/hr latest
Year-over-year
Building
We are collecting enough historical Pathologists' Assistant postings to show a reliable year-over-year pay comparison.
Pay is moving up even though posting volume changed. Recent listings are showing a median of $47.50/hr, up from $45.00/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
$31.50
$65,520/yr
Median
$52.50
$109,200/yr
Top earners
$84.06
$174,845/yr
MARKET TRENDS
Month-over-month median hourly pay and posting volume.
| Month | Median Hourly | Postings |
|---|---|---|
Apr 2026Current | $47.50/hr | 245 |
Mar 2026 | $45.00/hr | 212 |
Feb 2026 | $52.50/hr | 65 |
Jan 2026 | $66.00/hr | 81 |
Dec 2025 | $60.00/hr | 148 |
Nov 2025 | $60.30/hr | 73 |
BY LOCATION
See how pay varies across the country. Ranked by job volume.
Estimated from national data
~$67.19
—
Estimated from national data
~$67.47
—
44 postings · 25 companies
$56.50
$41-$58
Estimated from national data
~$52.31
—
128 postings · 77 companies
$38.50
$34-$53
46 postings · 19 companies
$49.00
$30-$57
6 postings · 3 companies
$36.50
$33-$37
Estimated from national data
~$50.69
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15 postings · 7 companies
$80.50
$75-$83
72 postings · 47 companies
$35.00
$33-$39
14 postings · 7 companies
$74.72
$72-$75
Estimated from national data
~$50.30
—
Estimated from national data
~$59.71
—
23 postings · 15 companies
$60.00
$47-$72
10 postings · 6 companies
$36.25
$30-$71
Estimated from national data
~$61.03
—
Estimated from national data
~$53.63
—
Estimated from national data
~$52.61
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Estimated from national data
~$50.62
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Estimated from national data
~$67.34
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23 postings · 13 companies
$38.50
$36-$59
57 postings · 25 companies
$76.15
$61-$87
36 postings · 18 companies
$73.45
$72-$75
Estimated from national data
~$50.51
—
Estimated from national data
~$56.00
—
5 postings · 4 companies
$73.15
$73-$75
Estimated from national data
~$59.81
—
Estimated from national data
~$59.27
—
Estimated from national data
~$61.12
—
Estimated from national data
~$67.58
—
22 postings · 11 companies
$81.78
$78-$88
Estimated from national data
~$58.91
—
23 postings · 12 companies
$75.03
$58-$79
24 postings · 15 companies
$55.00
$41-$97
Estimated from national data
~$56.69
—
26 postings · 16 companies
$80.00
$75-$94
Estimated from national data
~$59.86
—
10 postings · 7 companies
$75.00
$30-$79
7 postings · 6 companies
$75.68
$64-$82
Estimated from national data
~$52.18
—
10 postings · 7 companies
$40.00
$33-$40
Estimated from national data
~$53.04
—
15 postings · 8 companies
$75.00
$59-$81
56 postings · 36 companies
$40.00
$37-$60
Estimated from national data
~$54.77
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Estimated from national data
~$56.62
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14 postings · 11 companies
$57.65
$40-$85
16 postings · 12 companies
$33.75
$32-$46
Estimated from national data
~$65.79
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Estimated from national data
~$60.84
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Estimated from national data
~$66.79
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Est.Estimated values are based on national averages.
BY CITY
See which cities offer the highest and lowest Pathologists' Assistant salaries.
Boone
North Carolina · 10 postings
$99.58/hr
Cleveland
Ohio · 14 postings
$93.48/hr
Cambridge
Massachusetts · 21 postings
$87.05/hr
Newark
New Jersey · 13 postings
$83.63/hr
Washington
District Of Columbia · 15 postings
$80.50/hr
Houston
Texas · 12 postings
$50.75/hr
Denver
Colorado · 10 postings
$52.50/hr
Tucson
Arizona · 21 postings
$57.50/hr
Detroit
Michigan · 18 postings
$72.38/hr
Pittsfield
Massachusetts · 17 postings
$74.22/hr
BY EMPLOYER
See which companies pay the most and least for Pathologists' Assistant positions.
Zack Group
10 postings
$88.10/hr
Solomon Page
25 postings
$87.05/hr
Wellspring Nurse Source
10 postings
$86.07/hr
Leaderstat
5 postings
$81.63/hr
Ghr Healthcare - Ph Division
13 postings
$81.60/hr
National Heritage Academies
5 postings
$27.00/hr
Snd Professional Services Llc
5 postings
$32.50/hr
Gorham Therapy Services
6 postings
$33.75/hr
Proficio Therapy Services
9 postings
$34.00/hr
Dv Therapy
16 postings
$34.50/hr
RELATED POSITIONS
| Job Title | Postings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Pathologists' Assistant | 127 | $75.00/hr |
| Speech-language Pathologist Assistant | 100 | $36.25/hr |
| Pathologist Assistant | 83 | $74.00/hr |
| Speech Language Pathologist Assistant | 73 | $37.50/hr |
| Pathologists Assistant | 34 | $87.63/hr |
| Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (slpa) | 33 | $37.00/hr |
| Speech Language Pathology Assistant | 30 | $37.50/hr |
| Pathologists’ Assistant | 16 | $87.05/hr |
| Speech-language Pathology Assistant | 14 | $40.50/hr |
| Pediatric Speech-language Pathologist Assistant (slpa) – Home Health | 9 | $66.00/hr |
PAY FACTORS
How shift type, contract length, and employment type impact Pathologists' Assistant salaries.
FAQ
The median Pathologists' Assistant salary is $52.50 per hour, or $109,200 annually. Pay ranges from $31.50/hr (10th percentile) to $84.06/hr (90th percentile) depending on location, experience, and employer.
Based on 824 job postings, the highest paying states for Pathologists' Assistants include New Jersey, District Of Columbia, Ohio. Pay rates vary based on cost of living, demand, and state regulations.
There are currently 824 Pathologists' Assistant job postings across 60 states, from 342 different healthcare employers.
Pathologists' Assistant 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.
Pathologists' Assistant pay is currently trending upward. Over the past 30 days, median hourly rates increased 5.6%.
Pathologists' Assistant pay varies by specialty and setting. Travel positions typically pay $22.48 to $31.56 more per hour than staff positions. Night shifts and weekend differentials also increase earnings.
Pay varies significantly by location. Top paying cities like Boone offer $99.58/hr, while lower cost areas may pay around $50.75/hr. However, rural areas often offer signing bonuses and housing stipends to attract talent.
Entry-level Pathologists' Assistants typically earn around $31.50 to $35.50 per hour ($65,520 to $73,840 annually). With experience, pay increases toward the median of $52.50/hr.
DATA METHOD
Source
Based on 824 active postings with listed compensation for Pathologists' Assistant. 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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