Physicians, Pathologists Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $270,000
Median hourly $129.81
10th percentile $224,500
90th percentile $353,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $224,500
    25th
    $224,510
    50th (median)
    $270,000
    75th
    $317,080
    90th
    $353,560

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Physicians, Pathologists salary vs area income 313% Median Physicians, Pathologists salary is 213% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Physicians, Pathologists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $384,550
    Corpus Christi, TX $373,420
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $365,830
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $362,620
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $362,470
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $349,470

    Nearby metros — Physicians, Pathologists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $384,550
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $305,600

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $96,370
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $63,190
    Pharmacy Technicians $40,050
    Pharmacists $136,260
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $66,040
    Nurse Practitioners $128,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physicians, Pathologists make per hour in Atlanta?

    The median hourly wage for Physicians, Pathologists in Atlanta, GA is $129.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $169.98 or more per hour.

    What is the entry-level salary for Physicians, Pathologists in Atlanta?

    Entry-level Physicians, Pathologists (10th percentile) earn around $224,500 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $224,510.