Pathologists Assistant

Pathologists Assistant Salary

$30.5K

$117.5K

$187.5K

$115,082

/year

$55.33

/hour

Pathologists Assistant Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$115,082

Columbus

Ohio

$111,157

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    How much does a Pathologists Assistant make?

    As of Jul 28, 2026, the average annual pay for a Pathologists Assistant in the United States is $115,082 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $55.33 an hour. This is the equivalent of $2,213/week or $9,590/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $187,500 and as low as $30,500, the majority of Pathologists Assistant salaries currently range between $90,500 (25th percentile) to $140,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $166,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Pathologists Assistant varies greatly (by as much as 49500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Pathologists Assistant in your area makes on average $111,157 per year, or $3,925 (3.411%) less than the national average annual salary of $115,082. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Pathologists Assistant salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Pathologists Assistant 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 Pathologists Assistant Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Pathologists Assistant job is above the national average. Topping the list is Portola Valley, CA, , with Two Rivers, WI, and Nome, AK, close behind in the second and third positions. Nome, AK, beats the national average by $27,676 (24.0%), and Portola Valley, CA, furthers that trend with another $45,319 (39.4%) above the $115,082 average.

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

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 16% between Portola Valley, CA, and Vancouver, WA, , 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 Pathologists Assistant role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Portola Valley, CA

    $160,401

    $77.12

    Two Rivers, WI

    $155,286

    $74.66

    Nome, AK

    $142,758

    $68.63

    Hettinger, ND

    $142,244

    $68.39

    Berkeley, CA

    $140,911

    $67.75

    Angwin, CA

    $140,823

    $67.70

    San Carlos, CA

    $140,026

    $67.32

    Sitka, AK

    $138,637

    $66.65

    Woodside, CA

    $138,221

    $66.45

    Vancouver, WA

    $136,515

    $65.63

    What are Top 0 Best Paying Related Pathologists Assistant Jobs in the U.S.

    Analyzing some similar jobs related to the Pathologists Assistant job category, we found that related job jobs have average salaries similar than Pathologists Assistant jobs.

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    Infographic detailing Pathologists Assistant salary across the United States as of July 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $115,082 per year or $55.33 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.