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As of January 24, 2026, a Pathologist in Orange County, California earns approximately $330,000 per year ($27,500 monthly). Based on an average 40-hour work week, this translates to about $159 per hour. Looking for broader data? See Pathology salaries in California or the national Pathology overview.
From 1 verified physician salary submissions in Orange County, SalaryDr is seeing total compensation ranging from $330,000 to $330,000, with top performers earning up to $330,000 annually. Compared to the California median of $405,000, Pathologist salaries in Orange County are lower by $75,000 (19%).
In Orange County, base salary accounts for 100% of total compensation—about $330,000—with the remaining amount coming from bonuses, profit sharing, and incentives. The most common work environment is Private Practice (100% of physicians).
Local pathologist physicians report 3.0/5 career satisfaction in Orange County.
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Last updated: January 24, 2026
Distribution based on 1 verified physician salary submissions.
Median Salary: $330,000
Average satisfaction rating reported by Pathology physicians (1-5 scale).
Percentage of Pathology physicians who would choose this specialty again.
Physicians cite the variety of cases and patient relationships as most rewarding aspects of this specialty.
On-call demands, administrative burden, and work-life balance are cited as the top challenges.
Average Salary
$330,000
Median Salary
$330,000
Salary Range
$330,000 - $330,000
National Average
$511,833
Difference
-36% vs National Average
Sample Size
1 local / 6 national reports
| Practice Type | Average Salary | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| Private Practice | $330,000 | 1 submissions |
* Practice types with fewer than 3 submissions may be omitted for privacy.
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