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Job outlook for clinical pathologists in the United States
Are clinical pathologist jobs in demand?
Yes, clinical pathologist jobs are in demand. Clinical pathologist demand is projected to grow 7% from 2018 to 2028.
Clinical pathologist job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of clinical pathologist jobs and the average clinical pathologist salary over time.
Clinical pathologist jobs over time
Clinical pathologist job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,061 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 0 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 0 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 2,218 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 2,025 | 0.00% |
Average clinical pathologist salary over time
Clinical pathologist salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $54,292 | $26.10 | +2.5% |
| 2025 | $52,974 | $25.47 | +1.7% |
| 2024 | $52,080 | $25.04 | --5.0% |
| 2023 | $54,802 | $26.35 | +2.2% |
| 2022 | $53,643 | $25.79 | +4.7% |
Clinical pathologist jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of clinical pathologist job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where clinical pathologists earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for clinical pathologists
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 200 | 29% |
| 2 | Vermont | 623,657 | 160 | 26% |
| 3 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 150 | 20% |
| 4 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 344 | 19% |
| 5 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 244 | 18% |
| 6 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 177 | 17% |
| 7 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 213 | 16% |
| 8 | Delaware | 961,939 | 155 | 16% |
| 9 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 139 | 16% |
| 10 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 606 | 15% |
| 11 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 529 | 15% |
| 12 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 1,042 | 14% |
| 13 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 853 | 14% |
| 14 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 422 | 14% |
| 15 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 151 | 14% |
| 16 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,062 | 13% |
| 17 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 406 | 13% |
| 18 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 265 | 13% |
| 19 | California | 39,536,653 | 4,885 | 12% |
| 20 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 1,064 | 12% |
Most common cities for clinical pathologists
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Chicago | 1 | 3% | $45,339 |
| 2 | Chicago | 1 | 0% | $44,861 |