Physicians, Pathologists H-1B Salaries (2026)
DOL occupation 29-1222 · common titles: Pathologist, Assistant Professor, Physician Pathologist, Physician
Short answer
The median H-1B salary for physicians, pathologists is $258,941 in FY2026 so far, across 180 certified filings. The middle half earn $210,000 – $311,250, and pay is up 8% since FY2024.
Median
$258,941
FY2026 so far
Filings
180
0.0% of all H-1B filings
Top 10%
$360,000+
90th percentile
Change since FY2024
+8%
$240,000 → $258,941
FY2026 so far · number of filings by salary
Salary distribution
Darker bars hold the middle 50% of filings. Bars are $20k wide; the first and last bars include everything below and above.
DOL prevailing-wage level
Median pay by experience level
Median salary and number of filings at each wage level.
FY2026 so far
By state
| State | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 14 | $138,144 |
| New York | 13 | $299,489 |
| Illinois | 12 | $291,648 |
| Pennsylvania | 12 | $135,516 |
| Florida | 10 | $284,542 |
FY2026 so far
Top employers for this job
| Employer | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Inc. | 6 | $84,842 |
| University of Pittsburgh Physicians | 4 | $240,000 |
| Indiana University Indianapolis | 3 | $309,920 |
| Mayo Clinic | 3 | $445,000 |
| University Of Miami | 3 | $294,323 |
| Children's National Medical Center | 3 | $250,092 |
| University Of Florida | 3 | $233,775 |
| University of Alabama Health Services Foundation, PC | 3 | $213,750 |
| H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute Lifetime Cancer Screening Center, Inc | 3 | $282,048 |
| Northwell Health | 3 | $360,000 |
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Physicians, Pathologists H-1B salary questions
What is the average H-1B salary for physicians, pathologists?
The median is $258,941 across 180 certified H-1B filings in FY2026 so far. The middle half earn $210,000 to $311,250, and the top 10% earn $360,000 or more.
Which state pays H-1B physicians, pathologists the most?
Among the 10 states with the most filings, New York has the highest median at $299,489 (13 filings).
Which company sponsors the most H-1B physicians, pathologists?
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Inc., with 6 certified filings in FY2026 so far at a median of $84,842.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification LCA disclosure data, decisions through Jun 30, 2026. Salaries are annualized base wages from the filing and exclude bonus and stock. A certified LCA is not an approved H-1B petition. Updated Oct 4, 2026.