Physicians, Pathologists pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $134,790 a year or less, while the top 10% make $329,560 or more. The middle half of physicians, pathologists in Washington earn between $203,150 and $313,210.
- $135K10th
- $203K25th
- $237KMedian
- $313K75th
- $330K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $253,240 | $21,103 | $121.75 |
| Median | $237,190 | $19,766 | $114.03 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $203,150 | $16,929 | $97.67 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $313,210 | $26,101 | $150.58 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year.
Physicians, Pathologists salary after taxes in Washington
On the average salary of $253,240, a single filer in Washington takes home about $166,752 a year, or $13,896 a month and $6,414 every two weeks. Taxes take 34% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $174,600 | $14,550 |
| Working in MD | $172,555 | $14,380 |
| Working in VA | $171,562 | $14,297 |
| Working in DC | $166,752 | $13,896 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for physicians, pathologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $253,240 buys what about $232,578 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 3.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 2.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Physicians, Pathologists salary in nearby metro areas
- Baltimore, MD$343,850
- Richmond, VA$218,170
- Philadelphia, PA$301,870
- Durham, NC$303,710
- 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 Washington: questions
How much do physicians, pathologists make an hour in Washington?
$121.75 an hour on average, and $114.04 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level physicians, pathologists salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $134,790 a year and the 25th percentile is $203,150, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the physicians, pathologists take-home pay in Washington?
About $166,752 a year ($13,896 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $253,240.
Do physicians, pathologists earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is 14% 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 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.1%.
- 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 (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.38, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.38).
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