Physicians, Pathologists Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $362,620
Median hourly $174.34
10th percentile $75,830
90th percentile $375,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $75,830
    25th
    $191,920
    50th (median)
    $362,620
    75th
    $375,090
    90th
    $375,090

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Physicians, Pathologists salary vs area income 371% Median Physicians, Pathologists salary is 271% 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
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $362,470
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $349,470
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $342,090

    Nearby metros — Physicians, Pathologists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Corpus Christi, TX $373,420
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $316,150
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $291,510
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $283,430

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $94,900
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $63,100
    Pharmacy Technicians $45,300
    Nurse Practitioners $132,530
    Physical Therapists $100,690
    Speech-Language Pathologists $102,410

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Physicians, Pathologists in Austin, TX is $174.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $180.33 or more per hour.

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

    Entry-level Physicians, Pathologists (10th percentile) earn around $75,830 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $191,920.