Physicians, Pathologists pay range in Richmond
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $140,160 a year or less, while the top 10% make $287,850 or more. The middle half of physicians, pathologists in Richmond earn between $178,580 and $240,780.
- $140K10th
- $179K25th
- $240KMedian
- $241K75th
- $288K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $218,170 | $18,181 | $104.89 |
| Median | $240,220 | $20,018 | $115.49 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $178,580 | $14,882 | $85.86 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $240,780 | $20,065 | $115.76 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year.
Physicians, Pathologists salary after taxes in Richmond
On the average salary of $218,170, a single filer in Richmond takes home about $150,555 a year, or $12,546 a month and $5,791 every two weeks. Taxes take 31% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Richmond a good place for physicians, pathologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Richmond area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.9), so the average $218,170 buys what about $222,945 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 4.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Richmond ($51,460). A typical home costs $397,705, or 1.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Physicians, Pathologists salary in nearby metro areas
- Washington, DC$253,240
- Durham, NC$303,710
- Baltimore, MD$343,850
- Philadelphia, PA$301,870
- New York, NY$310,550
- Columbus, OH$273,990
Highest-paying cities for physicians, pathologists
Tampa, FL pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($345,500).
- Tampa, FL$345,500
- Baltimore, MD$343,850
- Miami, FL$340,620
- Chicago, IL$339,170
- Phoenix, AZ$323,670
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Physicians, Pathologists salary in Richmond: questions
How much do physicians, pathologists make an hour in Richmond?
$104.89 an hour on average, and $115.49 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level physicians, pathologists salary in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $140,160 a year and the 25th percentile is $178,580, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the physicians, pathologists take-home pay in Richmond?
About $150,555 a year ($12,546 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $218,170.
Do physicians, pathologists earn more in Richmond than elsewhere?
The average here is 26% less than the U.S. metro average for this job ($295,427).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1222; area Richmond, VA (40060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.8%.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
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