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Physicians, Pathologists: H-1B salaries
Standard Occupational Classification 29-1222. 696 labor condition applications; median offered base salary $250,000, middle half $187,768–$300,000.
Applications (LCAs)696
Median offered salary$250,000
Middle half of salaries$187,768–$300,000
10th–90th percentile$76,878–$360,000
By wage level
| Wage level | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | 126 | $196,033 |
| Level II (qualified) | 174 | $250,000 |
| Level III (experienced) | 72 | $251,472 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | 77 | $300,000 |
The Department of Labor sets four prevailing wage levels for each occupation and area, from Level I (entry) to Level IV (fully competent). The employer picks the level that matches the job's requirements.
Employers
Cities
- Pittsburgh, PA$165,887
- Boston, MA$88,383
- New York, NY$165,000
- Philadelphia, PA$77,707
- Indianapolis, IN$76,202
Job titles
- Pathologist149
- Assistant Professor64
- Physician27
- Physician (Pathologist)26
- Resident Physician16
- Associate Pathologist14
- Resident12
- Clinical Fellow12
- Staff Pathologist12
- Anatomic Pathologist11
- Clinical Assistant Professor11
- Surgical Pathologist10
- Staff Physician8
- Hematopathologist/Faculty8
- Physician (Pathology)8
- Forensic Pathologist7
- PGY Resident7
- Attending Pathologist7
- Assistant Professor of Pathology7
- Attending Physician6
- Pediatric Pathologist5
- Dermatopathologist5
- Pathologist Physician5
- Clinical Associate5
- Resident - Anatomic and Clinical Pathology5
- Dermatopathologist/PEC Chair/Pathology Department Chair5
- Assistant Professor of Clinical Pathology & Laboratory Medic5
- Assistant Professor of Clinical Pathology and Laboratory Med5
- Anatomical and Clinical Pathologist5
- Veterinary Pathologist4
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 147 | $239,179 |
| FY2024 | 151 | $245,024 |
| FY2025 | 199 | $250,000 |
| FY2026 | 199 | $251,472 |
Salaries are the lower end of the wage offered on each application, converted to a yearly amount; statistics use certified full-time applications only. An LCA is not a visa approval and one LCA can cover several positions. Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, fiscal years 2023–2026 (latest decision Jun 30, 2026).