Physicians, Pathologists
Health Science · Therapeutic Services
Pay and outlook shown for
New workers start near $155,740; experienced workers reach $347,130. About 100 people do this job in San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX.
Job outlook
U.S. projection, 2024 to 2034.
- Employment change
- +4%
- Openings a year
- 400
- Employed in 2024
- 12,600
Typical entry education: Doctoral or professional degree · Training: Internship/residency
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The skills O*NET rates most important for the job, with how much of each the work needs on a 1 to 7 scale.
- Reading Comprehension5.6
- Writing5.0
- Critical Thinking4.6
- Active Learning4.8
- Complex Problem Solving4.6
- Active Listening4.4
- Science4.0
- Judgment and Decision Making4.8
What the work is
Diagnose diseases and conduct lab tests using organs, body tissues, and fluids. Includes medical examiners.
- Review cases by analyzing autopsies, laboratory findings, or case investigation reports.
- Manage medical laboratories.
- Read current literature, talk with colleagues, or participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in pathology.
- Develop or adopt new tests or instruments to improve diagnosis of diseases.
- Educate physicians, students, and other personnel in medical laboratory professions, such as medical technology, cytotechnology, or histotechnology.
- Perform autopsies to determine causes of deaths.
Education people in this job have
Share of workers by highest education, from O*NET surveys. It shows what others did, not what you must do.
- Master's degree6%
- Doctoral or professional94%
Job zone 5, extensive preparation: A graduate or professional degree, usually after a bachelor's.
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