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Job outlook for pathologist assistants in the United States
Are pathologist assistant jobs in demand?
Yes, pathologist assistant jobs are in demand. Pathologist assistant demand is projected to grow 16% from 2018 to 2028.
Pathologist assistant job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of pathologist assistant jobs and the average pathologist assistant salary over time.
Pathologist assistant jobs over time
Pathologist assistant job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 902 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 880 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 883 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 835 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 801 | 0.00% |
Average pathologist assistant salary over time
Pathologist assistant salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $50,079 | $24.08 | +3.0% |
| 2024 | $48,612 | $23.37 | +3.5% |
| 2023 | $46,950 | $22.57 | +3.5% |
| 2022 | $45,372 | $21.81 | +3.0% |
| 2021 | $44,059 | $21.18 | +3.1% |
Pathologist assistant jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of pathologist assistant job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where pathologist assistants earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for pathologist assistants
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 488 | 36% |
| 2 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,489 | 22% |
| 3 | Vermont | 623,657 | 125 | 20% |
| 4 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 309 | 17% |
| 5 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 225 | 17% |
| 6 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 1,094 | 15% |
| 7 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 972 | 15% |
| 8 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 553 | 15% |
| 9 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 774 | 13% |
| 10 | Delaware | 961,939 | 112 | 12% |
| 11 | Florida | 20,984,400 | 2,287 | 11% |
| 12 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 746 | 11% |
| 13 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 317 | 11% |
| 14 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 73 | 11% |
| 15 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 1,023 | 10% |
| 16 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 575 | 10% |
| 17 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 558 | 10% |
| 18 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 481 | 10% |
| 19 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 417 | 10% |
| 20 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 312 | 10% |
Most common cities for pathologist assistants
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Loma Linda | 1 | 4% | $44,436 |
| 2 | Palo Alto | 2 | 3% | $48,135 |
| 3 | Monrovia | 1 | 3% | $45,195 |
| 4 | Redwood City | 2 | 2% | $48,200 |
| 5 | Duluth | 1 | 1% | $46,392 |
| 6 | Fargo | 1 | 1% | $37,840 |
| 7 | Hartford | 1 | 1% | $81,839 |
| 8 | Los Angeles | 3 | 0% | $45,721 |
| 9 | San Diego | 3 | 0% | $44,633 |
| 10 | Atlanta | 2 | 0% | $31,383 |
| 11 | Phoenix | 2 | 0% | $48,075 |
| 12 | Tucson | 2 | 0% | $48,704 |
| 13 | Baltimore | 1 | 0% | $81,050 |
| 14 | Detroit | 1 | 0% | $48,218 |
| 15 | Indianapolis | 1 | 0% | $35,473 |
| 16 | Irving | 1 | 0% | $37,344 |
| 17 | Long Beach | 1 | 0% | $45,514 |
| 18 | Oakland | 1 | 0% | $47,676 |