Gastrointestinal Pathologist Salary in the United States

How much does a Gastrointestinal Pathologist make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Gastrointestinal Pathologist in the United States is $83,486 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $40.

However, a Gastrointestinal Pathologist's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $100,176
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $75,726 to $92,222
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $68,660
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Wage
75th Percentile $92,222 $7,685 $1,774 $44
Average $83,486 $6,957 $1,606 $40
25th Percentile $75,726 $6,310 $1,456 $36
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Key Factors That Influence Gastrointestinal Pathologist Salaries

A Gastrointestinal Pathologist's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Gastrointestinal Pathologist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Gastrointestinal Pathologist's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $82,732
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $82,947
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $85,830
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $89,898
  • Expert (over 8 years): $90,188
Levels Salary
Entry Level Gastrointestinal Pathologist$82,732
Intermediate Level Gastrointestinal Pathologist$82,947
Senior Level Gastrointestinal Pathologist$85,830
Specialist Level Gastrointestinal Pathologist$89,898
Expert Level Gastrointestinal Pathologist$90,188
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$82,947 < 2 yrs
$85,830 2-4 yrs
$89,898 5-8 yrs
$90,188 > 8 yrs
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How Do Gastrointestinal Pathologist Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Gastrointestinal Pathologists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $92,436.
  • California: $92,085.
  • Massachusetts: $90,858.

Top Paying Cities for Gastrointestinal Pathologists

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $105,301
  • San Francisco: $104,266
  • Oakland: $101,953

What Skills Can Increase a Gastrointestinal Pathologist's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Planning (Mentioned in 5.48% Job Postings): An act or process of making or carrying out plans. Establishment of goals, policies, and procedures for a social or economic unit city planning business planning.
  • Basic Life Support (Mentioned in 3.67% Job Postings): BLS is a level of medical care which is used for patients with life-threatening illnesses or injuries until they can be given full medical care by advanced life support providers. It can be provided by trained medical personnel.
  • Triage (Mentioned in 1.96% Job Postings): Triage (/ˈtriːɑːʒ, triˈɑːʒ/) is the process of determining the priority of patients' treatments based on the severity of their condition. This rations patient treatment efficiently when resources are insufficient for all to be treated immediately; influencing the order and priority of emergency treatment, emergency transport, or transport destination for the patient. This article covers the various types of triage systems as it occurs in medical emergencies, including the prehospital setting, disasters, and emergency department treatment, along with their limitations and ethical considerations.
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Planning 5.48%
Basic Life Support 3.67%
Triage 1.96%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Gastrointestinal Pathologist's salary.
  • Risk Management: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Staff Development: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Telecommunications: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Risk Management
 $89,330
7%
Staff Development
 $88,495
6%
Telecommunications
 $88,495
6%
Data Collection
 $86,826
4%
Flexibility
 $86,826
4%
Infection Control
 $85,991
3%
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How Education impacts a Gastrointestinal Pathologist's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Gastrointestinal Pathologists enter the field with a Associate's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Gastrointestinal Pathologist with a Associate's Degree is between $73,461 and $78,054).

Gastrointestinal Pathologist Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Gastrointestinal Pathologist
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.1%
High School 2.1%
Associates 43.8%
Bachelors 48.2%
Masters 5.5%
Doctorate 0.3%
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Gastrointestinal Pathologist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Gastrointestinal Pathologist's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$75,726
Average $83,486/year
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Average $6,957/month
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Average $1,606/week
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Average $40/hour
$44
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $92,222 $7,685 $1,774 $44
Average $83,486 $6,957 $1,606 $40
25th Percentile $75,726 $6,310 $1,456 $36

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Salary Trends for Gastrointestinal Pathologist

Salaries for a Gastrointestinal Pathologist can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $210,466 in 2023 to around $204,706 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Gastrointestinal Pathologist salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Gastrointestinal Pathologist Over Time

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