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Physicians, Pathologists

Median Salary
208,000
Job Outlook
+7%
In-Demand

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

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

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What is the job outlook?

Overall employment of physicians and surgeons is projected to grow 4 percent from 2023 to 2033, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 23,600 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.

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$63,160

10%

$208,000

Median

$208,000+

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • Post-doctoral training

    62%

  • Doctoral degree

    29%

  • Master's degree

    6%

  • First professional degree

    2%

Skills and Interest

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

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

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Investigative

You love figuring out how things work and researching subjects that interest you.

Realistic

You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

RIASEC represents six broad interest areas—Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional—helping individuals identify careers that match their skills and preferences.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.