Source: SalaryDr Pathology Residency Salary Data (2026). Median: $69,500/year. Sample: 12 approved salary reports. URL: https://www.salarydr.com/residency-salary/pathology
Pathology Residency Salary (2026)
The median pathology resident salary is $69,500 per year, based on 12 approved salary reports on SalaryDr. After training, pathology attendings earn a median of $452,500 — a 6.5x increase.
Source: SalaryDr self-reported data • Updated Nov 2026
Pathology Resident Salary by PGY Year
How pathology resident compensation changes by postgraduate year level.
| PGY Level | Median Salary | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| PGY-1 | $65,000 | 7 |
| PGY-2 | $71,000 | 5 |
Pathology: Resident vs. Attending Salary
The salary jump from residency to attending is the largest increase in a physician’s career.
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 $452,500.
Frequently Asked Questions: Pathology Residency Salary
How much do pathology residents make in 2026?
Pathology residents earn a median salary of $69,500 per year based on 12 approved salary reports on SalaryDr.
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 $452,500, which is 6.5x more than the median resident salary of $69,500. 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 4/5.0 on average. 100% say they would choose pathology again if given the choice. They work an average of 51 hours per week.
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