Pathology salary (2026)
The median advertised Pathology salary is $306,000, with most listed pay between $208,000 and $397,250.Based on 134 WeekdayDoc listings. These are advertised ranges, not verified offers or guaranteed earnings.
How to read these numbers
These percentiles summarize listed salary-range midpoints for Pathology using the existing cohort and outlier filters, drawn from approved WeekdayDoc postings. They are not a compensation survey, accepted-offer data or an earnings guarantee. Sample sizes and coverage vary by specialty and state, and pay depends on hours, call, setting, location and experience — confirm the pay unit and schedule before comparing roles.
Salary by percentile
| Percentile | 25th | Median (50th) | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual salary | $208,000 | $306,000 | $375,000 | $397,250 |
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Compensation per wRVU
| $/wRVU | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | Typical wRVUs/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rate | $39.60 | $45.00 | $52.20 | $58.50 | 7,000 |
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284 Pathology jobs on WeekdayDoc
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What is the average Pathology salary in 2026?
The median Pathology salary is approximately $306,000 per year, based on 134 weekdaydoc listings. Pay typically ranges from $208,000 (25th percentile) to $397,250 (90th percentile).
What is the salary range for Pathology?
Pathology compensation generally spans $208,000 to $397,250, with a 75th-percentile figure around $375,000. Actual pay varies by location, experience, call burden, and employer.
What is a typical $/wRVU rate for Pathology?
Pathology compensation per work RVU is typically around $45.00/wRVU (median), with top earners near $58.50/wRVU. A typical Pathology physician produces about 7,000 wRVUs per year.
How many Pathology jobs are available right now?
WeekdayDoc currently lists 284 active Pathology jobs, filterable by salary, location, remote, and no-call options.
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