Pathologists typically work in research and laboratory settings and rarely ever with patients. Pathologists receive specimens and samples from physicians during surgery or examination and use the many tools of pathology to analyze samples for diagnosis of disease. Pathologists may spend time teaching medical students, as pathology is a core course of medical training. Pathologists may also perform autopsies, although autopsies are usually performed by forensic doctors.

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Pathologist Salary

Pathologist Average Salary Range:

Overall, Pathologist salaries are based on years of experience, location, the type of facility and specialization.

According to Salary.com, the current median expected salary for a Pathologist in the United States is $214,029.

The Allied Physicians Salary survey reveals a difference in salary by years of experience for Pathologists as follows:

1-2 Years - $169,000
3 or More - $321,000
Maximum - $610,000

Pathologist Job Outlook

Due to the expanding healthcare industry, the job outlook for all physicians is very good. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of positions for physicians is supposed to grow faster than average between now and 2014.

Pathology is becoming extremely important due to the current tendency toward electronic medical records and medical informatics, which is becoming the new standard for patient care.

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