How much does a hospital employed pathologist make in 2026?

A hospital employed pathologist (employed by a hospital or health system) earns a median salary of $400,000 per year, based on 18 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr.

What is the salary range for pathologists employed by a hospital or health system?

Pathologists employed by a hospital or health system earn between $360,315 (25th percentile) and $410,000 (75th percentile), with a median of $400,000.

Source: SalaryDr salary data for Hospital Employed Pathology (N=18 verified submissions, updated September 6, 2026, data as of 2026-09-06). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: September 6, 2026 | Based on 18 verified submissions

Hospital Employed Pathologist Salary (2026)

At a Glance: Hospital Employed Pathologist Salary (employed by a hospital or health system)

The median hospital employed pathologist salary (employed by a hospital or health system) is $400,000 per year as of September 2026, based on 18 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr. The average salary is $432,545.

Median Salary: $400,000
Average Salary: $432,545
25th Percentile: $360,315
75th Percentile: $410,000

Source: SalaryDr Physician Salary Database, updated September 6, 2026

Median

$400,000

Average

$432,545

25th

$360,315

75th

$410,000

Based on 18 physician salaries

25thMiddle 50%75th

$360K$410K

Salary Distribution

$360K$360,315 – $435K$434,843

25th

$360K$360,315

Median

$400K$400,000

75th

$410K$410,000

Avg

Middle 50% earn

$360K$360,315 – $410K$410,000

Median salary

$400K$400,000

Average salary

$433K$432,545

Percentiles

25th$360,315

75th$410,000

Breakdown

Monthly$33,333

Hourly$192

How Hospital Employed Pay Compares

This data shows compensation for pathologists employed by a hospital or health system. Salary varies by practice setting — view all practice settings on the Pathology salary page.

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Source: SalaryDr salary data for Hospital Employed Pathology (N=18 verified submissions, updated September 6, 2026, data as of 2026-09-06). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: September 6, 2026 | Based on 18 verified submissions

Hospital Employed Pathologist Salary (2026)

At a Glance: Hospital Employed Pathologist Salary (employed by a hospital or health system)

Median Salary: $400,000
Average Salary: $432,545
25th Percentile: $360,315
75th Percentile: $410,000

Source: SalaryDr Physician Salary Database, updated September 6, 2026

Median

$400,000

Average

$432,545

25th

$360,315

75th

$410,000

Based on 18 physician salaries

25thMiddle 50%75th

$360K$410K

Salary Distribution

$360K$360,315 – $435K$434,843

25th

$360K$360,315

Median

$400K$400,000

75th

$410K$410,000

Avg

Middle 50% earn

$360K$360,315 – $410K$410,000

Median salary

$400K$400,000

Average salary

$433K$432,545

Percentiles

25th$360,315

75th$410,000

Breakdown

Monthly$33,333

Hourly$192

How Hospital Employed Pay Compares

This data shows compensation for pathologists employed by a hospital or health system. Salary varies by practice setting — view all practice settings on the Pathology salary page.

Hospital Employed Private Practice Academic Government/VA

Explore More

Help Improve Hospital Employed Salary Data

Share your compensation anonymously to help colleagues across all practice settings make informed decisions.

Submit Your Salary