Source: SalaryDr Pathology Residency Salary Data (2026). Median: $70,000/year. Sample: 7 verified submissions. URL: https://www.salarydr.com/residency-salary/pathology
Pathology Residency Salary (2026)
The median pathology resident salary is $70,000 per year, based on 7 verified submissions on SalaryDr. After training, pathology attendings earn a median of $500,000 — a 7.1x increase.
Source: SalaryDr verified data • Updated Jun 2026
Pathology Resident Salary by PGY Year
How pathology resident compensation changes by postgraduate year level.
| PGY Level | Median Salary | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| PGY-1 | $69,000 | 3 |
| PGY-2 | $71,000 | 4 |
What Pathology Residents Say
Real insights from verified pathology residents about their training experience.
“How great the resident lifestyle is”
“Not a single week over 60 hours per week”
“Flexible schedule and good mentorship”
“Salaries info is not transparent”
Pathology: Resident vs. Attending Salary
The salary jump from residency to attending is the largest increase in a physician’s career.
Pathology Resident Salary by State
Top-paying states for pathology residents based on verified submissions.
| State | Median Salary | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| New York | $88,800 | 3 |
| Missouri | $71,000 | 2 |
Pathology Residency Training
Training Length
4 years
Salary Progression
Resident salary increases ~$2,000–$3,000 per PGY year. After completing training, attending pathology physicians earn a median of $500,000.
Frequently Asked Questions: Pathology Residency Salary
How much do pathology residents make in 2026?
Pathology residents earn a median salary of $70,000 per year based on 7 verified submissions on SalaryDr. Salaries range from $64,000 to $95,000 depending on PGY level and location.
How long is pathology residency?
Pathology residency training is 4 years. Salary increases with each year of training, typically by $2,000–$3,000 per PGY level.
How much more do pathology attendings make compared to residents?
Pathology attending physicians earn a median of $500,000, which is 7.1x more than the median resident salary of $70,000. This gap represents the largest salary jump in a physician's career.
Are pathology residents satisfied with their specialty choice?
Pathology residents rate their career satisfaction at 4.1/5.0 on average. 100% say they would choose pathology again if given the choice. They work an average of 49 hours per week.
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