Physicians, Pathologists Salary in Riverside, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

Median annual salary $143,120
Median hourly $68.81
10th percentile $134,770
90th percentile $172,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $134,770
    25th
    $134,770
    50th (median)
    $143,120
    75th
    $172,510
    90th
    $172,510

    Riverside economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Physicians, Pathologists salary vs area income 166% Median Physicians, Pathologists salary is 66% 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
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $319,340
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $248,420
    South Carolina $228,850

    Related occupations in Riverside, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $130,160
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $75,560
    Pharmacy Technicians $48,790
    Pharmacists $160,640
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $50,300
    Respiratory Therapists $97,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Physicians, Pathologists in Riverside, CA is $68.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $82.94 or more per hour.

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

    Entry-level Physicians, Pathologists (10th percentile) earn around $134,770 per year in Riverside, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $134,770.