Physicians, Pathologists Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $248,420
Median hourly $119.43
10th percentile $108,340
90th percentile $451,780
Employed locally 30

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $108,340
    25th
    $161,720
    50th (median)
    $248,420
    75th
    $372,110
    90th
    $451,780

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Physicians, Pathologists salary vs area income 158% Median Physicians, Pathologists salary is 58% 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
    South Carolina $228,850
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $228,050

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $208,940
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $92,840
    Physicians, All Other $95,320
    Pharmacy Technicians $70,740
    Pharmacists $196,250
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $81,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Physicians, Pathologists in San Jose, CA is $119.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $217.20 or more per hour.

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

    Entry-level Physicians, Pathologists (10th percentile) earn around $108,340 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $161,720.