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Occupational Employment Statistics


DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA

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
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 207>$100/hr$48.76/hr>$100/hr>$100/hr>$100/hr>$100/hr


IndustryOES Employment (Statewide)OES Median Wage (Statewide)
Education and Health ServicesN/AN/A
Public AdministrationN/AN/A
 
Geography Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Duluth MN-WI MSA N/AN/AN/A
Central Minnesota N/AN/AN/A
Northeast Minnesota N/AN/AN/A
Southeast Minnesota N/AN/AN/A
Southwest Minnesota N/AN/AN/A
La Crosse WI-MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
Minnesota N/AN/AN/A
Rochester MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
Southwest Balance of State N/AN/AN/A
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 20>$100/hr0.0%
Fargo ND-MN MSA 20N/AN/A
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA 20>$100/hrN/A


Occupations Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Podiatrists 150>$100/hr2.0%
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists 6,990$40.69/hr11.3%
Dermatologists 200>$100/hr2.6%
Microbiologists 430$41.61/hr6.8%
Radiologists 450>$100/hrN/A
Pharmacists 6,010$75.39/hr4.9%
Optometrists 700$73.14/hr9.1%
Veterinarians 2,060$57.21/hr21.9%


  • 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.