How much does a academic pathologist make in 2026?

A academic pathologist (at an academic medical center or university) earns a median salary of $330,000 per year, based on 17 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr.

What is the salary range for pathologists at an academic medical center or university?

Pathologists at an academic medical center or university earn between $300,000 (25th percentile) and $415,000 (75th percentile), with a median of $330,000.

Source: SalaryDr salary data for Academic Pathology (N=17 verified submissions, updated July 23, 2026, data as of 2026-07-23). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: July 23, 2026 | Based on 17 verified submissions

Academic Pathologist Salary (2026)

At a Glance: Academic Pathologist Salary (at an academic medical center or university)

The median academic pathologist salary (at an academic medical center or university) is $330,000 per year as of July 2026, based on 17 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr. The average salary is $346,368.

Median Salary: $330,000
Average Salary: $346,368
25th Percentile: $300,000
75th Percentile: $415,000

Source: SalaryDr Physician Salary Database, updated July 23, 2026

Median

$330,000

Average

$346,368

25th

$300,000

75th

$415,000

Based on 17 physician salaries

Salary Distribution

$300K$300,000 – $473K$472,500

25th

$300K$300,000

Median

$330K$330,000

75th

$415K$415,000

Avg

Middle 50% earn

$300K$300,000 – $415K$415,000

Median salary

$330K$330,000

Average salary

$346K$346,368

Salary Range

Minimum$300,000

Maximum$640,000

Percentiles

25th$300,000

75th$415,000

Breakdown

Monthly$27,500

Hourly$159

How Academic Pay Compares

This data shows compensation for pathologists at an academic medical center or university. Salary varies by practice setting — view all practice settings on the Pathology salary page.

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Source: SalaryDr salary data for Academic Pathology (N=17 verified submissions, updated July 23, 2026, data as of 2026-07-23). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: July 23, 2026 | Based on 17 verified submissions

Academic Pathologist Salary (2026)

At a Glance: Academic Pathologist Salary (at an academic medical center or university)

Median Salary: $330,000
Average Salary: $346,368
25th Percentile: $300,000
75th Percentile: $415,000

Source: SalaryDr Physician Salary Database, updated July 23, 2026

Median

$330,000

Average

$346,368

25th

$300,000

75th

$415,000

Based on 17 physician salaries

Salary Distribution

$300K$300,000 – $473K$472,500

25th

$300K$300,000

Median

$330K$330,000

75th

$415K$415,000

Avg

Middle 50% earn

$300K$300,000 – $415K$415,000

Median salary

$330K$330,000

Average salary

$346K$346,368

Salary Range

Minimum$300,000

Maximum$640,000

Percentiles

25th$300,000

75th$415,000

Breakdown

Monthly$27,500

Hourly$159

How Academic Pay Compares

This data shows compensation for pathologists at an academic medical center or university. Salary varies by practice setting — view all practice settings on the Pathology salary page.

Hospital Employed Private Practice Academic Government/VA

Explore More

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