Physicians, Pathologists Salary in Columbus, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbus, OH

Median annual salary $285,280
Median hourly $137.15
10th percentile $99,630
90th percentile $445,210
Employed locally 70

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $99,630
    25th
    $227,370
    50th (median)
    $285,280
    75th
    $339,890
    90th
    $445,210

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 2023 • Census ACS
    Physicians, Pathologists salary vs area income 357% Median Physicians, Pathologists salary is 257% 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $317,890

    Related occupations in Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $82,520
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $62,460
    Physicians, All Other $231,590
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,630
    Nurse Practitioners $127,020
    Pharmacists $133,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Physicians, Pathologists in Columbus, OH is $137.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $214.04 or more per hour.

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

    Entry-level Physicians, Pathologists (10th percentile) earn around $99,630 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $227,370.