Physicians, Pathologists Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $333,330
Median hourly $160.25
10th percentile $119,370
90th percentile $388,510
Employed locally 90

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $119,370
    25th
    $305,220
    50th (median)
    $333,330
    75th
    $388,510
    90th
    $388,510

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Physicians, Pathologists salary vs area income 326% Median Physicians, Pathologists salary is 226% 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
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $319,340
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $248,420
    South Carolina $228,850
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $228,050

    Related occupations in San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $133,090
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $77,280
    Physicians, All Other $323,050
    Pharmacy Technicians $49,540
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $70,240
    Pharmacists $163,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physicians, Pathologists make per hour in San Diego?

    The median hourly wage for Physicians, Pathologists in San Diego, CA is $160.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $186.79 or more per hour.

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

    Entry-level Physicians, Pathologists (10th percentile) earn around $119,370 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $305,220.