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

What industry pays the highest salary for Clinical Pathologist?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Clinical Pathologist roles, with salaries approximately 25% above the market median.

How does experience change A Clinical Pathologist's salary?

A Clinical Pathologist's salary grows with experience: starting around $318,725 for beginners, reaching about $321,655 at mid-level, and approach $329,137 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 $359,850, California $358,485, Massachusetts $353,707. 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: $337,059; Pathologist: $327,800; Veterinary Clinical Pathologist: $120,941; Speech Pathologist - Home Care: $99,190; Speech and Language Pathologist - Home Care: $99,128.

Clinical Pathologist Salary in Delaware

How much does a Clinical Pathologist make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Clinical Pathologist in Delaware is $329,137 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): $394,116
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $308,762 to $363,149
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $290,212

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Clinical Pathologist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$363,149	$30,262	$6,984	$175
Average	$329,137	$27,428	$6,330	$158
25th Percentile	$308,762	$25,730	$5,938	$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): $318,725
Early Career (1-2 years): $320,190
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $321,655
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $323,706
Expert (over 8 years): $329,137

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Clinical Pathologist	$318,725
Intermediate Level Clinical Pathologist	$320,190
Senior Level Clinical Pathologist	$321,655
Specialist Level Clinical Pathologist	$323,706
Expert Level Clinical Pathologist	$329,137

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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: $359,850.
California: $358,485.
Massachusetts: $353,707.

District of Columbia $359,850 California $358,485 Massachusetts $353,707 Washington $352,407 New Jersey $352,277 Alaska $351,822 Connecticut $347,337 New York $345,517

Hawaii $339,699 Rhode Island $336,969 Maryland $335,117 Minnesota $332,582 Colorado $331,607 Illinois $331,282 Oregon $330,047 Delaware $329,137

New Hampshire $328,565 Virginia $327,284 Pennsylvania $323,546 Nevada $321,661 North Dakota $321,044 Michigan $320,069 Wisconsin $319,711 Vermont $318,996

Texas $317,014 Maine $316,884 Arizona $316,689 Ohio $316,461 Georgia $313,471 Indiana $311,976 Wyoming $311,684 Utah $311,229

Iowa $311,034 Kansas $309,474 Louisiana $309,019 North Carolina $308,856 Missouri $308,791 Florida $307,524 Montana $306,841 Nebraska $306,191

Kentucky $305,833 South Carolina $304,533 Tennessee $303,721 Idaho $303,396 New Mexico $301,023 Oklahoma $300,503 Alabama $298,586 South Dakota $295,368

Arkansas $293,613 West Virginia $292,671 Mississippi $289,843

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: $327,655
Little Creek: $330,053
Magnolia: $329,579

Lincoln, DE $327,655 Little Creek, DE $330,053 Magnolia, DE $329,579 Milford, DE $328,487 Marydel, DE $329,026 Millsboro, DE $326,280 Millville, DE $326,784 Milton, DE $327,349

Nassau, DE $327,586 Ocean View, DE $326,728 Rehoboth Beach, DE $327,356 Seaford, DE $327,541 Selbyville, DE $326,186 Smyrna, DE $330,281 Viola, DE $328,760 Woodside, DE $329,644

Bear, DE $328,883 Newark, DE $328,760 Claymont, DE $329,432 Delaware City, DE $329,088 Hockessin, DE $328,730 Kirkwood, DE $329,026 Middletown, DE $329,153 Montchanin, DE $328,805

New Castle, DE $328,854 Odessa, DE $329,315 Port Penn, DE $329,536 Rockland, DE $328,838 Saint Georges, DE $329,049 Townsend, DE $329,556 Winterthur, DE $328,877 Lewes, DE $327,476

Wilmington, DE $328,747 Dover, DE $330,053 Dover Afb, DE $328,314 Bethany Beach, DE $326,384 Bethel, DE $326,722 Bridgeville, DE $327,492 Camden Wyoming, DE $329,124 Cheswold, DE $329,946

Clayton, DE $329,956 Dagsboro, DE $326,156 Delmar, DE $325,633 Ellendale, DE $326,621 Felton, DE $328,461 Fenwick Island, DE $326,228 Frankford, DE $325,659 Frederica, DE $328,786

Georgetown, DE $326,033 Greenwood, DE $327,544 Harbeson, DE $326,381 Harrington, DE $328,045 Hartly, DE $329,065 Houston, DE $327,577 Kenton, DE $329,972 Laurel, DE $325,838

Yorklyn, DE $328,828

Clinical Pathologist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Clinical Pathologist roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 45% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Healthcare and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Clinical Pathologist positions in Pharmaceuticals or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Clinical Pathologist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Clinical Pathologist

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare	$411,421	$198.0	25%
Biotechnology	$362,050	$174.0	10%

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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$308,762

Average $329,137/year

$363,149

$25,730

Average $27,428/month

$30,262

$5,938

Average $6,330/week

$6,984

$148

Average $158/hour

$175

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$363,149	$30,262	$6,984	$175
Average	$329,137	$27,428	$6,330	$158
25th Percentile	$308,762	$25,730	$5,938	$148

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