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Physicians, Pathologists

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Physicians, Pathologists

National Avg Annual Salary

$266,020

National Avg Hourly Wage

$127.89

National Total Employment

11,800

Top Metro Avg Salary

$336,980

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Highest Paying State

Nebraska leads this occupation with an average annual salary of $323,510.

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Largest State Market

California has one of the largest employment markets with 2,180 jobs.

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Highest Paying Metro Area

Pittsburgh, PA shows an average annual salary of $336,980.

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Largest Metro Market

New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ has a broad labor footprint with 900 jobs.

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Top States for Physicians, Pathologists

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State State Code Avg Salary Total Jobs View
Nebraska NE $323,510 120 Open
Ohio OH $314,130 660 Open
Indiana IN $312,000 380 Open
New Hampshire NH $311,210 0 Open
Pennsylvania PA $306,030 300 Open
Michigan MI $303,370 230 Open
Texas TX $301,420 1,100 Open
Arizona AZ $294,760 440 Open
Massachusetts MA $292,160 270 Open
Oklahoma OK $288,280 70 Open

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