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Pathology Technician - Federal Salaries of 2021
Pay Rates for "Pathology Technician"
How much does a Pathology Technician in the federal government get paid? $58,972.66* *Based on the 2021 average.Pathology Technician was the 290th most popular job in the U.S. Government in 2021, with 296 employed. The most common payscale was the general schedule payscale.
In 2021, the Veterans Health Administration hired the most employees titled Pathology Technician, with an average salary of $58,313.
Government Pathology Technician jobs are classified under the General Schedule (GS) payscale. The minimum paygrade for a Pathology Technician job is GS-1, and the highest paygrade that can be attained within this job series is GS-9. Remember that the starting and maximum yearly pay listed above reflect base pay only - your actual salary will be higher based on the Locality Pay Adjustment for the area in which you work.
This occupation includes positions which involve technical work subordinate to the work of pathologists or other physicians (or other professional personnel) who make the final diagnostic examinations of specimens of human tissues and/or cell preparations. Technician work in histopathology involves preparing thin sections of tissue specimens including fixing, clearing, infiltrating, embedding, sectioning, staining, and amounting. Technician work in cytology involves preparing, staining, and examining microscopically specimens of body fluids, secretions, and exudations from any part of the body to determine whether cellular structure is normal, atypical, or abnormal. Positions in this occupation require a practical knowledge of the techniques of anatomical laboratory practice in one or both of the areas of laboratory work (i.e., histopathology and cytology) and of the chemistry, biology, and anatomy involved.
Agencies that have hired a Pathology Technician
| Agency | Employees Hired | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Health Administration | 284 | $58,312.94 |
| National Institutes of Health | 8 | $83,851.00 |
| Indian Health Service | 3 | $52,335.67 |
| Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | 1 | $65,900.00 |
Pathology Technician Pay Distribution
The average pay for a Pathology Technician is $58,972.66. The highest paid Pathology Technician made $95,851 in 2021.
Common Pathology Technician Payscales
| Payscale | Number of Pathology Technician Employees |
|---|---|
| GS - General Schedule | 296 |
| Starting Paygrade: | $20,999.00 / year base pay at paygrade GS-1, Step 1 |
| Maximum Paygrade: | $63,734.00 / year base pay at paygrade GS-9, Step 10 |
| Category: | Technical and Medical Support |
| Occupation Family: | 0600 MEDICAL, HOSPITAL, DENTAL, AND PUBLIC HEALTH GROUP |
Other Jobs at the GS-1 Paygrade
GS-1 is the starting paygrade for Pathology Technician jobs. Here are some other Federal Government jobs that can be held by employees at the GS-1 paygrade.
| Occupation | Occupation Category | Starting Paygrade | Maximum Paygrade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autopsy Assistant | Technical and Medical Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Hydrologic Technician | Technical and Medical Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Military Pay | Clerical and Administrative Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Respiratory Therapist | Technical and Medical Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Voucher Examining | Clerical and Administrative Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
Average Pathology Technician Pay Trend from 2004 to 2021
In 2004, the average pay for a Pathology Technician was $43,115. Since then, the average pay has increased to $58,973 in 2021.
Data Sources
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The series code of this occupation is 0646.