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29-1222 Physicians, Pathologists



Diagnose diseases and conduct lab tests using organs, body tissues, and fluids. Includes medical examiners.

Geography Click link for Career Profile EmploymentEmp SE*Percentiles
Mean10th25thMedian75th90th
Minnesota 13041>$100/hr$40.75/hr>$100/hr>$100/hr>$100/hr>$100/hr


IndustryOES Employment (Statewide)OES Median Wage (Statewide)
Education and Health Services120N/A
Public AdministrationN/AN/A
 
Geography Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change -10-
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN N/AN/AN/A
St Cloud MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
Duluth MN-WI MSA N/AN/AN/A
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
Northwest Balance of State N/AN/AN/A
Northeast Balance of State N/AN/AN/A
Southwest Balance of State N/AN/AN/A
Southwest Minnesota N/AN/AN/A
Central Minnesota N/AN/AN/A
Northeast Minnesota N/AN/AN/A
Northwest Minnesota N/AN/AN/A
Southeast Minnesota N/A>$100/hrN/A
La Crosse WI-MN MSA 30>$100/hrN/A
Rochester MN MSA 70>$100/hrN/A
Minnesota 130>$100/hrN/A


Occupations Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2020-2030
Podiatrists 180>$100/hr2.4%
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists 5,660$48.41/hr12.1%
Dermatologists 660>$100/hrN/A
Microbiologists 140$33.74/hr4.2%
Radiologists 460>$100/hrN/A
Pharmacists 6,630$68.50/hr-2.7%
Optometrists 870$74.94/hr7.1%
Veterinarians 1,690$51.11/hr13.1%


  • Examine microscopic samples to identify diseases or other abnormalities.
  • Write pathology reports summarizing analyses, results, and conclusions.
  • Diagnose diseases or study medical conditions, using techniques such as gross pathology, histology, cytology, cytopathology, clinical chemistry, immunology, flow cytometry, or molecular biology.
  • Identify the etiology, pathogenesis, morphological change, and clinical significance of diseases.
  • Read current literature, talk with colleagues, or participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in pathology.
  • Conduct genetic analyses of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) or chromosomes to diagnose small biopsies and cell samples.
  • Communicate pathologic findings to surgeons or other physicians.
  • Identify the etiology, pathogenesis, morphological change, and clinical significance of diseases.
  • Consult with physicians about ordering and interpreting tests or providing treatments.
  • Communicate pathologic findings to surgeons or other physicians.