Physicians, Pathologists salary in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
SOC 29-1222 · BLS OEWS May 2025
Median
$300,580
per year in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
Middle half
$162,760–$323,620
25th to 75th percentile
Employed
140
in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
Concentration
0.96×
share of workforce vs. U.S.
How local pay compares
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
$300,580
published median
United States
$312,400
3.8% below the national median
Rank among metro areas
19th
36 with a published estimate
State-level comparison: Washington ($300,680). Metro estimates cover the whole labor market, including portions that cross state lines.
After local prices: the $300,580 median has purchasing power comparable to about $270,469 nationally. Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA's BEA regional price parity is 111.1 (2024).
What the local range looks like
The wash spans the 10th to 90th percentile, the darker section is the middle half, and the tick is the median for Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA.
$93,310$499,810
Getting in
- Typical education to enter
- Doctoral or professional degree
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- Internship/residency
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