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As of January 23, 2026, a Pathologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania earns approximately $209,000 per year ($17,417 monthly). Based on an average 40-hour work week, this translates to about $100 per hour. Looking for broader data? See Pathology salaries in Pennsylvania or the national Pathology overview.
From 1 verified physician salary submissions in Philadelphia, SalaryDr is seeing total compensation ranging from $209,000 to $209,000, with top performers earning up to $209,000 annually. Compared to the Pennsylvania median of $299,500, Pathologist salaries in Philadelphia are lower by $90,500 (30%).
In Philadelphia, base salary accounts for 100% of total compensation—about $209,000—with the remaining amount coming from bonuses, profit sharing, and incentives. The most common work environment is Academic (100% of physicians).
Local pathologist physicians report 2.0/5 career satisfaction in Philadelphia.
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Last updated: January 23, 2026
Distribution based on 1 verified physician salary submissions.
Median Salary: $209,000
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
$209,000
Median Salary
$209,000
Salary Range
$209,000 - $209,000
National Average
$299,500
Difference
-30% vs National Average
Sample Size
1 local / 2 national reports
| Practice Type | Average Salary | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| Academic | $209,000 | 1 submissions |
* Practice types with fewer than 3 submissions may be omitted for privacy.