Pathology salary in California, 2026: $108,243–$154,024 advertised across 21 listings
Figures are the median of the advertised minimum and maximum annual base pay on 21 live listings on ScrubHub as of November 8, 2026. Listings that only carry a ScrubHub pay estimate (8) are excluded. Hourly and per-diem pay is annualised using the schedule on the listing. This is not a survey; it reflects what employers are currently offering.
- Median advertised range
- $108,243–$154,024
- per year, base pay
- Middle half
- $103,542–$161,034
- 25th pct. of minimums to 75th pct. of maximums
- Listings counted
- 21
- of 29 live Pathology listings in California
- As of
- November 8, 2026
- Refreshed hourly from live listings
Median advertised Pathology pay by city in California
Each bar runs from the median advertised minimum to the median advertised maximum. Cities with at least three listings, ranked by listing count.
| City | Listings | Median minimum | Median maximum |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 3 | $108,243 | $161,034 |
| Redding | 3 | $98,842 | $147,014 |
| San Luis Obispo | 3 | $116,085 | $137,987 |
By employment type
| Type | Listings | Median range |
|---|---|---|
| per diem | 11 | $103,542–$154,024 |
| full-time | 7 | $127,733–$154,024 |
| part-time | 3 | $116,085–$137,987 |
Employers with the most listings
| Employer | Listings | Median range |
|---|---|---|
| CommonSpirit Health | 17 | $103,542–$154,024 |
| Cedars-Sinai | 2 | $259,844–$384,700 |
| Trinity Health | 1 | $127,733 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 1 | $275,000–$325,000 |
Quick answers
- What does a Pathology make in California?
- Across 21 live Pathology listings in California with advertised pay, the median base range is $108,243–$154,024 per year. The middle half of listings runs from $103,542 at the low end to $161,034 at the high end.
- Which California cities pay Pathologys the most?
- Among cities with at least three listings, the highest advertised medians are Los Angeles ($108,243–$161,034), Redding ($98,842–$147,014) and San Luis Obispo ($116,085–$137,987).
- Does Pathology pay differ by employment type in California?
- 11 per diem listings advertise a median of $103,542–$154,024, 7 full-time listings advertise a median of $127,733–$154,024 and 3 part-time listings advertise a median of $116,085–$137,987.
- Who is hiring Pathologys in California and what do they offer?
- CommonSpirit Health (17, median $103,542–$154,024), Cedars-Sinai (2, median $259,844–$384,700), Trinity Health (1, median $127,733) and Veterans Health Administration (1, median $275,000–$325,000).CommonSpirit HealthCedars-SinaiTrinity HealthVeterans Health Administration
- How many Pathology jobs in California are open right now?
- 29 live Pathology listings in California on ScrubHub today, of which 21 state an annual pay range from the employer. Listings expire after 30 days.Browse Pathology jobs in California
- How is this pay report calculated?
- Figures are the median of the advertised minimum and maximum annual base pay on 21 live listings on ScrubHub as of November 8, 2026. Listings that only carry a ScrubHub pay estimate (8) are excluded. Hourly and per-diem pay is annualised using the schedule on the listing. This is not a survey; it reflects what employers are currently offering.
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