Physicians, Pathologists Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $240,220
Median hourly $115.49
10th percentile $140,160
90th percentile $287,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $140,160
    25th
    $178,580
    50th (median)
    $240,220
    75th
    $240,780
    90th
    $287,850

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Physicians, Pathologists salary vs area income 285% Median Physicians, Pathologists salary is 185% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $248,420
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $237,190

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$89,730
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$62,590
    Pharmacy Technicians$41,400
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$59,260
    Physicians, All Other$284,090
    Pharmacists$138,310

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Physicians, Pathologists in Richmond, VA is $115.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $138.39 or more per hour.

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

    Entry-level Physicians, Pathologists (10th percentile) earn around $140,160 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $178,580.