Pathologist Jobs in California

A Pathologist is a vital member of the healthcare industry who specializes in diagnosing and studying the causes and effects of diseases. They interpret laboratory results and perform autopsies to determine the cause of death, contributing significantly in the medical field. Pathologists play a crucial role in research, advancing medicine by identifying new diseases and studying how they spread and progress. They guide clinicians in patient care by providing accurate and timely diagnoses of conditions, which are essential in formulating effective treatment plans. Pathologists often collaborate with other medical practitioners, providing crucial insights into patient care.

Important skills for a Pathologist include strong attention to detail, excellent problem-solving abilities, and robust analytical skills. They should also have strong communication and collaboration skills, as they frequently work in teams and liaise with other healthcare professionals. Pathologists must be licensed to practice medicine and should have specialized training in pathology. Most pathologists are board certified, which requires passing a stringent examination. Before becoming a Pathologist, one might serve as a Medical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Technologist, or a Clinical Laboratory Scientist, where they gain significant experience in laboratory procedures and diagnostics.

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Pathologist

  • San Diego, CA
  • moments ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • moments ago

The ideal candidate will provide diagnostic services in both anatomic and clinical pathology, contribute to multidisciplinary clinical teams, and support the highest standards of patient care within...

Facility in CA Needs a Locum Tenens Pathologist. Job in Indio Gr8Jobs

  • Chiriaco Summit, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Chiriaco Summit, CA
  • 2 days ago

Though your CompHealth recruiter will be your single point of contact, they're backed by dozens of specialized teams, giving them the ability to focus on the details that matter to you. That means...

Molecular Pathologist / Laboratory Geneticist

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 4 days ago

Molecular Pathologist / Laboratory Geneticist University of California - San Francisco United States, California, San Francisco Jun 06, 2025 Application Window Open date: February 21, 2025 Most recent...

Academic Surgical Pathologist

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 4 days ago

is seeking an outstanding candidate for a full-time clinical faculty position as a Surgical Pathologist....

Anatomic Pathologist

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 4 days ago

Clinical duties will include sign-out responsibilities in cytopathology, surgical pathology, autopsy, frozen sections, inpatient and outpatient fine needle aspiration biopsy performance, rapid on-site...

California Facility Seeks a Locum Tenens Pathologist

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 8 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 8 days ago

Monday through Friday, 8am - 4pm schedule 10 - 15 cases per day, primarily GI biopsies Minimal call -- rare after-hours coverage No weekend call required Consulting pathologists available at sister...

Facility in California Is Looking for a Locum Tenens Pathologist

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 9 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 9 days ago

Get in touch with a Weatherby consultant today to learn more about this and other opportunities available now. Monday through Friday, 8am - 4pm 10 - 15 cases per day Surgical pathology in hospital...

Academic Head and Neck/Endocrine Pathologist

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 23 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 23 days ago

Preference will be given to applicants who have completed a Cytopathology fellowship with eligibility or certification in Cytopathology....

Forensic Pathologist

  • Santa Cruz, CA
  • 23 days ago
  • Santa Cruz, CA
  • 23 days ago

Supervise & Consult : Oversee Coroner Forensic Technicians, contract forensic pathologists, and advise law enforcement, the District Attorney, and Public Health officials....

Academic Head and Neck/Endocrine Pathologist University of California San Francisco

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 24 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 24 days ago

Preference will be given to applicants who have completed a Cytopathology fellowship with eligibility or certification in Cytopathology....

Forensic Pathologist (Part-Time)

  • Santa Cruz, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Santa Cruz, CA
  • 30+ days ago

The Santa Cruz County Sheriffs Office is seeking a skilled Forensic Pathologist to lead and coordinate forensic pathology activities....

Pharma Surgical Pathologist

  • Aliso Viejo, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Aliso Viejo, CA
  • 30+ days ago

Pharma Surgical Pathologist#25-00795 Aliso Viejo, CA All On-site Job Description Clinical Surgical Pathologist Aliso Viejo, CA Position Summary: The Surgical Pathologist will be responsible for providing...

Pathologist Opportunity

  • Fresno, CA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Fresno, CA
  • 45+ days ago

Saint Agnes Medical Providers (SAMP) and Saint Agnes Medical Center (SAMC) is seeking a full time AP/CP board-certified Pathologist, with GYN Pathology subspecialty training preferred but not required...

Pathologist Job at Trinity Health in Fresno, CA

  • Fresno, CA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Fresno, CA
  • 45+ days ago

Saint Agnes Medical Providers (SAMP) and Saint Agnes Medical Center (SAMC) is seeking a full time AP/CP board-certified Pathologist, with GYN Pathology subspecialty training preferred but not required...

Anatomic Pathologist

  • San Carlos, CA
  • 60+ days ago
  • San Carlos, CA
  • 60+ days ago

POSITION SUMMARY: In this position, the Pathologist will have clinical oversight of Natera's laboratory testing....

Demographic Data for California

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Salary for Pathologist Jobs in California

This is the average annual salary for Pathologist jobs in California as reported by the BLS.

$216,910


Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Pathologist positions.



Highest Education Level

Pathologists in California offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
71.5%
Master's Degree
12.2%
Bachelor's Degree
9.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
4.1%
High School or GED
1.5%
Associate's Degree
0.7%
Some College
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Pathologists in California
4-6 years
47.0%
None
17.5%
1-2 years
15.2%
2-4 years
7.3%
10+ years
6.9%
6-8 years
5.2%
8-10 years
1.0%