What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Chief Pathologist?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Chief Pathologist jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Ventura, CA (34.8% above average), followed by Lovelock, NV and Barrow, AK. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Ventura, CA $335,534 $27,961 $6,452 $161.31 Lovelock, NV $334,240 $27,853 $6,427 $160.69 Barrow, AK $310,198 $25,849 $5,965 $149.13 Nome, AK $308,884 $25,740 $5,940 $148.50 Berkeley, CA $304,886 $25,407 $5,863 $146.58 Saint Helena, CA $304,631 $25,385 $5,858 $146.46 Berlin Corners, VT $304,331 $25,360 $5,852 $146.31 Bonne Terre, MO $303,880 $25,323 $5,843 $146.10 Bayport, MN $301,300 $25,108 $5,794 $144.86 Sitka, AK $299,966 $24,997 $5,768 $144.21

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Q: How much does a Chief Pathologist make?

The average annual pay for a chief pathologist in the United States is $249,001 a year — that works out to approximately $119.71 an hour. The middle 80% of Chief Pathologists earn between $102,500 (10th percentile) and $360,500 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Chief Pathologist Jobs in the United States?

We found several jobs related to Chief Pathologist in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is Child Neurologist at $37,439 (15.0%) above Chief Pathologist. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Child Neurologist $286,440 $23,870 $5,508 $137.71 Clinical Neuropsychologist $111,325 $9,277 $2,140 $53.52 No Experience Audiologist $87,247 $7,270 $1,677 $41.95 Senior Clinical Pharmacokineticist I $80,287 $6,690 $1,543 $38.60 Psychology Fellow $72,609 $6,050 $1,396 $34.91

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Chief Pathologist Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$249,001

Columbus

Ohio

$240,510

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How much does a Chief Pathologist make?

As of Aug 11, 2026, the average annual pay for a Chief Pathologist in the United States is $249,001 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $119.71 an hour. This is the equivalent of $4,788/week or $20,750/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $387,000 and as low as $45,500, the majority of Chief Pathologist salaries currently range between $203,500 (25th percentile) to $301,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $360,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Chief Pathologist varies greatly (by as much as 97500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

A Chief Pathologist in your area makes on average $240,510 per year, or $8,491 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $249,001. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Chief Pathologist salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Chief Pathologist jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Chief Pathologist Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Chief Pathologist job is above the national average. Topping the list is Ventura, CA, , with Lovelock, NV, and Barrow, AK, close behind in the second and third positions. Barrow, AK, beats the national average by $61,197 (24.6%), and Ventura, CA, furthers that trend with another $86,533 (34.8%) above the $249,001 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Chief Pathologist appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 11% between Ventura, CA, and Sitka, AK, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Chief Pathologist role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Ventura, CA	$335,534	$27,961	$6,452	$161.31
Lovelock, NV	$334,240	$27,853	$6,427	$160.69
Barrow, AK	$310,198	$25,849	$5,965	$149.13
Nome, AK	$308,884	$25,740	$5,940	$148.50
Berkeley, CA	$304,886	$25,407	$5,863	$146.58
Saint Helena, CA	$304,631	$25,385	$5,858	$146.46
Berlin Corners, VT	$304,331	$25,360	$5,852	$146.31
Bonne Terre, MO	$303,880	$25,323	$5,843	$146.10
Bayport, MN	$301,300	$25,108	$5,794	$144.86
Sitka, AK	$299,966	$24,997	$5,768	$144.21

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Chief Pathologist Jobs in the U.S.

Analyzing some similar jobs related to the Chief Pathologist job category, we found that Child Neurologist jobs have average salaries greater than Chief Pathologist jobs.

Significantly, Child Neurologist jobs pay $37,439 (15.0%) more than the average Chief Pathologist salary of $249,001. If you're qualified, finding work as a Child Neurologist may help you make more money than that of the average Chief Pathologist position.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Child Neurologist	$286,440	$23,870	$5,508	$137.71
Clinical Neuropsychologist	$111,325	$9,277	$2,140	$53.52
No Experience Audiologist	$87,247	$7,270	$1,677	$41.95
Senior Clinical Pharmacokineticist I	$80,287	$6,690	$1,543	$38.60
Psychology Fellow	$72,609	$6,050	$1,396	$34.91

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Infographic detailing Chief Pathologist salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $249,001 per year or $119.71 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.

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