What are the main factors that influence a Clinical Pathologist's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Clinical Pathologist's salary?

A Clinical Pathologist's salary grows with experience: starting around $318,588 for beginners, reaching about $321,491 at mid-level, and approach $328,968 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Clinical Pathologist?

Clinical Pathologist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Clinical Pathologist roles are District of Columbia $359,665, California $358,301, Massachusetts $353,526. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Clinical Pathologist roles make?

Salaries for Clinical Pathologist level roles vary by specialization: Oral Pathologist: $336,841; Pathologist: $327,600; Veterinary Clinical Pathologist: $120,944; Speech Pathologist - Home Care: $99,190; Speech and Language Pathologist - Home Care: $99,123.

Clinical Pathologist Salary in Delaware

How much does a Clinical Pathologist make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Clinical Pathologist in Delaware is $328,967 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $158.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $395,046
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $308,721 to $363,555
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $290,287

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Clinical Pathologist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$363,555	$30,296	$6,991	$175
Average	$328,967	$27,414	$6,326	$158
25th Percentile	$308,721	$25,727	$5,937	$148

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Key Factors That Influence Clinical Pathologist Salaries

A Clinical 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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Clinical Pathologist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Clinical 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): $318,588
Early Career (1-2 years): $320,040
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $321,491
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $323,522
Expert (over 8 years): $328,968

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Clinical Pathologist	$318,588
Intermediate Level Clinical Pathologist	$320,040
Senior Level Clinical Pathologist	$321,491
Specialist Level Clinical Pathologist	$323,522
Expert Level Clinical Pathologist	$328,968

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How Do Clinical 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 Clinical Pathologists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $359,665.
California: $358,301.
Massachusetts: $353,526.

District of Columbia $359,665 California $358,301 Massachusetts $353,526 Washington $352,226 New Jersey $352,096 Alaska $351,641 Connecticut $347,159 New York $345,340

Hawaii $339,525 Rhode Island $336,796 Maryland $334,945 Minnesota $332,411 Colorado $331,436 Illinois $331,111 Oregon $329,877 Delaware $328,967

New Hampshire $328,396 Virginia $327,116 Pennsylvania $323,380 Nevada $321,496 North Dakota $320,879 Michigan $319,904 Wisconsin $319,547 Vermont $318,832

Texas $316,851 Maine $316,721 Arizona $316,526 Ohio $316,299 Georgia $313,310 Indiana $311,816 Wyoming $311,523 Utah $311,069

Iowa $310,874 Kansas $309,315 Louisiana $308,860 North Carolina $308,697 Missouri $308,632 Florida $307,366 Montana $306,683 Nebraska $306,034

Kentucky $305,676 South Carolina $304,377 Tennessee $303,565 Idaho $303,240 New Mexico $300,869 Oklahoma $300,349 Alabama $298,432 South Dakota $295,216

Arkansas $293,462 West Virginia $292,520 Mississippi $289,694

Top Paying Cities for Clinical 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:

Lincoln: $327,486
Little Creek: $329,884
Magnolia: $329,409

Lincoln, DE $327,486 Little Creek, DE $329,884 Magnolia, DE $329,409 Milford, DE $328,318 Marydel, DE $328,857 Millsboro, DE $326,112 Millville, DE $326,616 Milton, DE $327,181

Nassau, DE $327,418 Ocean View, DE $326,560 Rehoboth Beach, DE $327,187 Seaford, DE $327,373 Selbyville, DE $326,018 Smyrna, DE $330,111 Viola, DE $328,591 Woodside, DE $329,474

Bear, DE $328,714 Newark, DE $328,591 Claymont, DE $329,263 Delaware City, DE $328,919 Hockessin, DE $328,561 Kirkwood, DE $328,857 Middletown, DE $328,984 Montchanin, DE $328,636

New Castle, DE $328,685 Odessa, DE $329,146 Port Penn, DE $329,367 Rockland, DE $328,669 Saint Georges, DE $328,880 Townsend, DE $329,387 Winterthur, DE $328,708 Lewes, DE $327,308

Wilmington, DE $328,578 Dover, DE $329,884 Dover Afb, DE $328,146 Bethany Beach, DE $326,216 Bethel, DE $326,554 Bridgeville, DE $327,324 Camden Wyoming, DE $328,954 Cheswold, DE $329,776

Clayton, DE $329,786 Dagsboro, DE $325,989 Delmar, DE $325,466 Ellendale, DE $326,453 Felton, DE $328,292 Fenwick Island, DE $326,060 Frankford, DE $325,492 Frederica, DE $328,617

Georgetown, DE $325,865 Greenwood, DE $327,376 Harbeson, DE $326,213 Harrington, DE $327,876 Hartly, DE $328,896 Houston, DE $327,408 Kenton, DE $329,802 Laurel, DE $325,670

Yorklyn, DE $328,659

Clinical Pathologist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Clinical 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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$308,721

Average $328,967/year

$363,555

$25,727

Average $27,414/month

$30,296

$5,937

Average $6,326/week

$6,991

$148

Average $158/hour

$175

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$363,555	$30,296	$6,991	$175
Average	$328,967	$27,414	$6,326	$158
25th Percentile	$308,721	$25,727	$5,937	$148

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