As of December 7, 2025, a Surgical Pathologist earns approximately $395,000 per year ($32,917 monthly). Based on an average 46-hour work week, this translates to about $153 per hour.
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Based on 8 verified salary submissions, total compensation for Surgical Pathologist ranges from $300,000 to $410,000, with top performers (90th percentile) earning up to $450,000 annually. The median salary for this subspecialty is above the general Pathologist average.
Entry-level Surgical Pathologist positions start at $337,500, while those with more than 10 years of experience earn a typical salary of $400,000 – a 19% increase.
Base salary makes up 89% of total compensation ($330,000), with the rest from bonuses, profit sharing, and incentives.
Surgical Pathologist physicians report 3.8/5 career satisfaction, with 88% saying they would choose this subspecialty again.
Focuses on specialized surgical procedures and treatments within pathology, providing expert care in this specific area.
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Distribution based on 8 verified physician salary submissions.
Median Salary: $395,000
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