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Washington University of St. Louis

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Performs molecular pathology technical procedures. * Provides rotational frozen after-hour service ... Acts as a technical resource for students, trainees and residents. * Assists supervisor with other ...

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How much do pathology trainee jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average yearly pay for pathology trainee in the United States is $43,530.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $33,000.00 and $51,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a pathology trainee?

Pathology trainees are medical graduates who are undergoing specialized training in pathology, the branch of medicine that studies the causes and effects of diseases. They work under supervision in hospitals or laboratories to learn how to examine tissues, cells, and bodily fluids to help diagnose diseases. This training is a critical step toward becoming a fully qualified pathologist and involves rotations in various areas such as anatomical pathology, clinical pathology, and laboratory medicine. Pathology trainees also participate in research, case discussions, and quality assurance activities as part of their education.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a pathology trainee, and how do they interact with other healthcare professionals?

As a Pathology Trainee, your daily responsibilities often include examining laboratory specimens, assisting in autopsies, attending teaching sessions, and participating in multidisciplinary team meetings. You will regularly collaborate with laboratory staff, senior pathologists, clinicians, and sometimes surgeons to discuss diagnostic findings and contribute to patient care decisions. This role requires strong communication skills and attention to detail, as your analyses are integral to guiding treatment plans. Over time, you will gain increasing responsibility, including presenting cases and participating in clinical audits.

What is the difference between Pathology Trainee vs Pathologist?

AspectPathology TraineePathologist
CredentialsMedical degree, postgraduate training, medical licenseMedical degree, specialized pathology training, board certification
Work EnvironmentHospitals, laboratories, training hospitalsHospitals, private labs, research institutions
RoleLearning, assisting, gaining experience in pathologyDiagnosing diseases, interpreting lab results, reporting findings

The main difference is that a Pathology Trainee is in training and gaining experience, while a Pathologist is a fully qualified professional responsible for diagnosing and interpreting pathology results.

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Infographic showing various Pathology Trainee job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 6% As Needed, 60% Full Time, 21% Part Time, and 13% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $43,530 per year, or $20.9 per hour.

Physician - Pathology

US Department of Veterans Affairs

Muskogee, OK • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 20 days ago

U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 672 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

50th of 294 rated public sector bodies

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Duties of the position include, but, are not limited to:

  • Perform surgical pathology gross, microscopic, and final diagnosis along with coding of surgical pathology reports in rotation with other pathologists. Surgical pathology receives biopsies, small specimens, skin specimens, and complex resection cases from a diverse range of specialties, with emphasis in GI and pancreatobiliary, genitourinary/renal, lung, and ENT cases. Grossing is performed by grossing technicians. Sign out of dermatopathology cases is performed by dermatopathologists. Autopsies are performed at an outside institution.
  • Provide intraoperative consultation to surgical services.
  • Perform rapid onsite evaluation for CT guided and US guided fine needle aspiration biopsies; provide diagnoses on gynecologic and non-gynecologic cytology specimens.- Participate in prospective peer review and retrospective review of 10% cases when needed.
  • Perform review and interpretation of serum and urine protein electrophoresis.
  • Perform review and interpretation of peripheral blood smears and body fluids.
  • Additional responsibilities may include oversight of a section of the laboratory, providing clinical consultation services and oversight of the QA/QI of the department.
  • Participate on hospital/departmental committees and hospital/departmental conferences as needed.
  • Ensure compliance with federal statutes, VA directive and policies, College of American Pathologists accreditation standards, and New Employee Orientation standards.
  • Supervision of pathology trainees in surgical pathology and clinical pathology.
  • Teach rotating medical students, pathology residents, and clinical fellows and laboratory technical staff as needed.
  • Provide consultation to the Medical Center and laboratory staff in matters of test utilizations, technical and result interpretation.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Available

Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application.

Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply. Learn more.

Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases

Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME)

Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA

Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)

Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory

CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)

Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided

Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting

Contract Buy Out Program: This position may be eligible for the Physician / Provider Contract Buy Out Program (CBOP), which authorizes VHA to buy out service contracts (Locum agreements, loan repayments, sign-on bonus contracts, Physician-owned practices) in exchange for employment at certain rural or highly rural facilities for a period of obligated service (minimum 4 years). For additional information and eligibility requirements, contact the VHA Contract Buy Out Program Manager at vacontractbuyoutprog@va.gov.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm

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