Physicians, Pathologists pay range in Philadelphia
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $94,870 a year or less, while the top 10% make $471,840 or more. The middle half of physicians, pathologists in Philadelphia earn between $123,690 and $367,540.
- $95K10th
- $124K25th
- $366KMedian
- $368K75th
- $472K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $301,870 | $25,156 | $145.13 |
| Median | $365,830 | $30,486 | $175.88 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $123,690 | $10,308 | $59.47 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $367,540 | $30,628 | $176.70 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Physicians, Pathologists pay in Philadelphia vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Physicians, pathologists in Philadelphia earn 18% less than the Pennsylvania average ($369,170) and 6% more than the U.S. average ($285,420). At the median the gap is +17% against the U.S. median of $312,400.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $301,870 | $365,830 | $94,870 | $471,840 | 90 |
| Pennsylvania | $369,170 | $413,370 | $187,010 | $455,420 | 210 |
| United States | $285,420 | $312,400 | $92,540 | $449,970 | 11,110 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Physicians, Pathologists salary after taxes in Philadelphia
On the average salary of $301,870, a single filer in Philadelphia takes home about $207,081 a year, or $17,257 a month and $7,965 every two weeks. Taxes take 31% of gross pay.
The Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in PA | $207,081 | $17,257 |
| Working in MD | $200,798 | $16,733 |
| Working in NJ | $199,309 | $16,609 |
| Working in DE | $197,656 | $16,471 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Is Philadelphia a good place for physicians, pathologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Philadelphia area are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 102.6), so the average $301,870 buys what about $294,352 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 6.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Philadelphia ($54,310). A typical home costs $390,463, or 1.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Physicians, Pathologists salary in nearby metro areas
- Baltimore, MD$343,850
- New York, NY$310,550
- Washington, DC$253,240
- Hartford, CT$123,380
- Richmond, VA$218,170
- Albany, NY$214,530
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 Philadelphia: questions
How much do physicians, pathologists make an hour in Philadelphia?
$145.13 an hour on average, and $175.88 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level physicians, pathologists salary in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $94,870 a year and the 25th percentile is $123,690, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the physicians, pathologists take-home pay in Philadelphia?
About $207,081 a year ($17,257 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $301,870. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do physicians, pathologists earn more in Philadelphia than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% more than the U.S. average for this job ($285,420).
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 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (37980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.5%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- 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). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.42, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.42).
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