How much do surgical pathologists make? The median surgical pathologist salary in 2026 is $395,000, with an average of $368,750. The typical range is $300,000–$410,000 (25th–75th percentile).
Source: SalaryDr verified data • 8 submissions • Updated Jan 2026
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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.
Most commonly, Surgical Pathologist physicians work in Hospital Employed settings (50% of submissions). 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
Average satisfaction rating reported by Surgical Pathologist physicians (1-5 scale).
Percentage of Surgical Pathologist 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.
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| Practice Type | Average Salary | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| Hospital-employed | $413,750 | 4 submissions |
| Private Practice | $331,667 | 3 submissions |
* Practice types with fewer than 3 submissions may be omitted for privacy.
| Years of Experience | Average Salary | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 years | $300,000 | 1 submissions |
| 3-5 years | $350,000 | 3 submissions |
| 6-10 years | $395,000 | 1 submissions |
| 11-15 years | $397,500 | 2 submissions |
| 16+ years | $410,000 | 1 submissions |
* Experience levels with fewer than 3 submissions may be omitted for privacy.