Physicians, Pathologists Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $319,340
Median hourly $153.53
10th percentile $95,260
90th percentile $440,610
Employed locally 330

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $95,260
    25th
    $204,430
    50th (median)
    $319,340
    75th
    $387,760
    90th
    $440,610

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Physicians, Pathologists salary vs area income 341% Median Physicians, Pathologists salary is 241% 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
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $365,830
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $342,090
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $333,330
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $248,420
    South Carolina $228,850
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $228,050

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $133,440
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $76,290
    Pharmacy Technicians $48,600
    Pharmacists $158,450
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $62,430
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $55,930

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physicians, Pathologists make per hour in Los Angeles?

    The median hourly wage for Physicians, Pathologists in Los Angeles, CA is $153.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $211.83 or more per hour.

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

    Entry-level Physicians, Pathologists (10th percentile) earn around $95,260 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $204,430.