How much does a Surgical Pathologist make in Washington, DC?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Surgical Pathologist in Washington, DC is $355,159. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $302,476 to $422,835, with most professionals earning between $254,511 and $484,449.

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Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for Surgical Pathologist in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Surgical Pathologist in Washington, DC. The base salary for Surgical Pathologist ranges from $302,476 to $422,835 with the average base salary of $355,159. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $309,311 to $436,402 with the average total cash compensation of $364,391.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $355,159 $302,476 - $422,835
Bonus $9,231 $6,834 - $13,568
Total Pay $364,391 $309,311 - $436,402
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Arlington, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $302,531 - $422,911 COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Alexandria, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $302,531 - $422,911 COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Annandale, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $302,531 - $422,911 COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Bowie, MD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $301,895 - $422,022 COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Bethesda, MD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $302,531 - $422,911 COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Silver Spring, MD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $302,531 - $422,911 COMPARE TO Washington, DC
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Surgical Pathologist Assistant LOCATION Washington, DC MINIMUM SALARY $51,354 MAXIMUM SALARY $62,534
JOB TITLE Assistant Pathologist LOCATION Washington, DC MINIMUM SALARY $93,000 MAXIMUM SALARY $136,600
JOB TITLE Pathologist LOCATION Washington, DC MINIMUM SALARY $297,800 MAXIMUM SALARY $416,900
JOB TITLE Speech Pathologist LOCATION Washington, DC MINIMUM SALARY $94,690 MAXIMUM SALARY $115,190
JOB TITLE Plant Pathologist LOCATION Washington, DC MINIMUM SALARY $62,803 MAXIMUM SALARY $78,272
JOB TITLE Oral Pathologist LOCATION Washington, DC MINIMUM SALARY $306,241 MAXIMUM SALARY $428,702
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