How much does a private practice pathologist make in 2026?

A private practice pathologist (in a private or group practice) earns a median salary of $450,000 per year, based on 18 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr.

What is the salary range for pathologists in a private or group practice?

Pathologists in a private or group practice earn between $385,000 (25th percentile) and $500,000 (75th percentile), with a median of $450,000.

Source: SalaryDr salary data for Private Practice Pathology (N=18 verified submissions, updated July 23, 2026, data as of 2026-07-23). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: July 23, 2026 | Based on 18 verified submissions

Private Practice Pathologist Salary (2026)

At a Glance: Private Practice Pathologist Salary (in a private or group practice)

The median private practice pathologist salary (in a private or group practice) is $450,000 per year as of July 2026, based on 18 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr. The average salary is $519,389.

Median Salary: $450,000
Average Salary: $519,389
25th Percentile: $385,000
75th Percentile: $500,000

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

Median

$450,000

Average

$519,389

25th

$385,000

75th

$500,000

Based on 18 physician salaries

Salary Distribution

$385K$385,000 – $558K$557,500

25th

$385K$385,000

Median

$450K$450,000

75th

$500K$500,000

Avg

Middle 50% earn

$385K$385,000 – $500K$500,000

Median salary

$450K$450,000

Average salary

$519K$519,389

Salary Range

Minimum$385,000

Maximum$1,150,000

Percentiles

25th$385,000

75th$500,000

Breakdown

Monthly$37,500

Hourly$216

How Private Practice Pay Compares

This data shows compensation for pathologists in a private or group practice. Salary varies by practice setting — view all practice settings on the Pathology salary page.

Hospital Employed Private Practice Academic Government/VA

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Source: SalaryDr salary data for Private Practice Pathology (N=18 verified submissions, updated July 23, 2026, data as of 2026-07-23). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: July 23, 2026 | Based on 18 verified submissions

Private Practice Pathologist Salary (2026)

At a Glance: Private Practice Pathologist Salary (in a private or group practice)

Median Salary: $450,000
Average Salary: $519,389
25th Percentile: $385,000
75th Percentile: $500,000

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

Median

$450,000

Average

$519,389

25th

$385,000

75th

$500,000

Based on 18 physician salaries

Salary Distribution

$385K$385,000 – $558K$557,500

25th

$385K$385,000

Median

$450K$450,000

75th

$500K$500,000

Avg

Middle 50% earn

$385K$385,000 – $500K$500,000

Median salary

$450K$450,000

Average salary

$519K$519,389

Salary Range

Minimum$385,000

Maximum$1,150,000

Percentiles

25th$385,000

75th$500,000

Breakdown

Monthly$37,500

Hourly$216

How Private Practice Pay Compares

This data shows compensation for pathologists in a private or group practice. 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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