Career Atlas USA

Highest-Paying States for Physicians, Pathologists

Ranked purely by BLS median annual wage — this does not account for cost of living or job availability. See best states for a balanced ranking.

  1. 1Pennsylvania$413,370
  2. 2West Virginia$400,070
  3. 3Nevada$384,350
  4. 4Illinois$381,770
  5. 5Minnesota$362,270
  6. 6New Jersey$355,970
  7. 7Texas$345,830
  8. 8Indiana$340,300
  9. 9Arizona$338,290
  10. 10Kentucky$324,390
  11. 11Iowa$323,460
  12. 12Rhode Island$322,950
  13. 13New York$321,550
  14. 14Oklahoma$317,850
  15. 15Florida$313,510