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Physicians, Pathologists In Demand

General Information

Description

Diagnose diseases and conduct lab tests using organs, body tissues, and fluids. Includes medical examiners.

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Industry areas

  • Health Science

Job Outlook

Projected Job Growth (2022 - 2032)
+3%
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Job Outlook

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Overall employment of physicians and surgeons is projected to grow 3 percent from 2022 to 2032, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 24,200 openings for physicians and surgeons are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

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Salary

Salary Information

Median Salary This is the median, or the midpoint, of the salary range for this career.

$208,000

Median Military Salary Military pay may be higher based on specialty pays or bonuses. Learn more about Military benefits.

$74,927

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State-by-state Salary

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Salary Range Salary varies based on years of experience, degree level and location.

$59,430
$208,000+
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Education & Interests

Most Common Education Levels

People in this career achieve this level of education.

  • Post-doctoral training 62%
  • Doctoral degree 29%
  • Master's degree 6%
  • First professional degree 2%
  • High school 0%
  • Some college 0%
  • Bachelor's degree 0%
  • Associate's degree 0%
  • Post baccalaureate 0%
  • Less than high school 0%
  • Post-master's certificate 0%
  • Post-secondary certificate 0%

PERSONALITY CHARACTERISTICS

You may find this career fulfilling if you consider yourself to be:

  • Investigative — You have an interest in studying and researching objects, organisms, and other things.
  • Realistic — You have an interest in physically working with equipment, materials or structures.

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Knowledge

  • Biology
  • Medicine and Dentistry
  • English Language
  • Education and Training
  • Customer and Personal Service

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