What are the main factors that influence an Anatomic Pathology Lab Assistant's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Anatomic Pathology Lab Assistant?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Anatomic Pathology Lab Assistant roles, with salaries approximately 10% above the market median.

How does experience change An Anatomic Pathology Lab Assistant's salary?

An Anatomic Pathology Lab Assistant's salary grows with experience: starting around $71,528 for beginners, reaching about $81,430 at mid-level, and approach $82,738 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Anatomic Pathology Lab Assistant?

Anatomic Pathology Lab Assistant salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Anatomic Pathology Lab Assistant roles are District of Columbia $92,653, California $92,301, Massachusetts $91,071. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Anatomic Pathology Lab Assistant roles make?

Salaries for Anatomic Pathology Lab Assistant level roles vary by specialization: Anatomic Pathology Manager: $146,971; Pathology Lab Manager: $131,422; Pathology Assistant: $79,192; Anatomic Pathology Technician: $76,431; Pathology Lab Assistant: $74,219.

Anatomic Pathology Lab Assistant Salary in New Mexico

How much does an Anatomic Pathology Lab Assistant make in New Mexico? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Anatomic Pathology Lab Assistant in New Mexico is $77,506 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $37.

However, an Anatomic Pathology Lab Assistant's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $113,490
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $65,193 to $96,341
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $53,983

10% $53,983

50% (Median) $77,506

90% $113,490

Anatomic Pathology Lab Assistant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$96,341	$8,028	$1,853	$46
Average	$77,506	$6,459	$1,491	$37
25th Percentile	$65,193	$5,433	$1,254	$31

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Key Factors That Influence Anatomic Pathology Lab Assistant Salaries

An Anatomic Pathology Lab Assistant's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Anatomic Pathology Lab Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Anatomic Pathology Lab Assistant's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $71,528
Early Career (1-2 years): $74,106
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $81,430
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $82,215
Expert (over 8 years): $82,738

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Anatomic Pathology Lab Assistant	less than 1 year	$71,528
Early Career Level Anatomic Pathology Lab Assistant	1-2 years	$74,106
Mid-Level Level Anatomic Pathology Lab Assistant	2-4 years	$81,430
Senior-Level Level Anatomic Pathology Lab Assistant	5-8 years	$82,215
Expert Level Anatomic Pathology Lab Assistant	over 8 years	$82,738

How Do Anatomic Pathology Lab Assistant Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Anatomic Pathology Lab Assistants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $92,653.
California: $92,301.
Massachusetts: $91,071.

District of Columbia $92,653 California $92,301 Massachusetts $91,071 Washington $90,736 New Jersey $90,703 Alaska $90,586 Connecticut $89,431 New York $88,962

Hawaii $87,464 Rhode Island $86,761 Maryland $86,285 Minnesota $85,632 Colorado $85,381 Illinois $85,297 Oregon $84,979 Delaware $84,745

New Hampshire $84,597 Virginia $84,268 Pennsylvania $83,305 Nevada $82,820 North Dakota $82,661 Michigan $82,410 Wisconsin $82,318 Vermont $82,134

Texas $81,623 Maine $81,590 Arizona $81,540 Ohio $81,481 Georgia $80,711 Indiana $80,326 Wyoming $80,251 Utah $80,134

Iowa $80,084 Kansas $79,682 Louisiana $79,565 North Carolina $79,523 Missouri $79,506 Florida $79,180 Montana $79,004 Nebraska $78,837

Kentucky $78,745 South Carolina $78,410 Tennessee $78,201 Idaho $78,117 New Mexico $77,506 Oklahoma $77,372 Alabama $76,879 South Dakota $76,050

Arkansas $75,598 West Virginia $75,356 Mississippi $74,628

Top Paying Cities for Anatomic Pathology Lab Assistant

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Algodones: $78,331
Belen: $77,895
Bernalillo: $78,470

Algodones, NM $78,331

Belen, NM $77,895

Bernalillo, NM $78,470

Bluewater, NM $76,823

Bosque, NM $77,323

Casa Blanca, NM $77,498

Cedar Crest, NM $78,536

Cedarvale, NM $75,456

Cerrillos, NM $78,388

Claunch, NM $75,177

Coyote, NM $77,233

Cuba, NM $77,110

Cubero, NM $77,669

Edgewood, NM $78,185

Estancia, NM $77,253

Gallina, NM $76,829

Counselor, NM $76,877

Grants, NM $76,735

Milan, NM $77,042

Isleta, NM $78,605

Jarales, NM $77,820

Jemez Pueblo, NM $77,955

Jemez Springs, NM $77,715

Laguna, NM $78,049

La Jara, NM $77,023

La Joya, NM $76,845

Lindrith, NM $76,752

Los Lunas, NM $78,308

Mcintosh, NM $77,678

Pueblo Of Acoma, NM $77,161

Moriarty, NM $77,417

Mountainair, NM $76,582

Nageezi, NM $76,775

New Laguna, NM $77,632

Paguate, NM $77,685

Pena Blanca, NM $78,552

Peralta, NM $78,432

Placitas, NM $78,472

Ponderosa, NM $77,856

Prewitt, NM $76,799

Regina, NM $76,853

Sandia Park, NM $78,338

Corrales, NM $78,633

San Fidel, NM $77,213

San Rafael, NM $76,885

Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM $78,339

San Ysidro, NM $78,233

Stanley, NM $77,406

Tijeras, NM $78,348

Tome, NM $78,203

Torreon, NM $77,943

Veguita, NM $77,317

Willard, NM $76,444

Youngsville, NM $77,255

Bosque Farms, NM $78,576

Clines Corners, NM $76,938

Cochiti Pueblo, NM $78,398

Cochiti Lake, NM $78,500

Albuquerque, NM $78,678

Kirtland Afb, NM $78,678

Rio Rancho, NM $78,549

Gallup, NM $76,910

Brimhall, NM $76,693

Church Rock, NM $76,729

Continental Divide, NM $76,674

Crownpoint, NM $76,738

Fence Lake, NM $76,396

Fort Wingate, NM $76,702

Gamerco, NM $76,831

Mentmore, NM $76,712

Mexican Springs, NM $76,703

Ramah, NM $76,562

Rehoboth, NM $76,754

Thoreau, NM $76,758

Tohatchi, NM $76,688

Vanderwagen, NM $76,703

Zuni, NM $76,685

Navajo, NM $76,789

Jamestown, NM $76,598

Pinehill, NM $76,503

Sheep Springs, NM $76,771

Smith Lake, NM $77,057

Yatahey, NM $76,743

Farmington, NM $77,112

Aztec, NM $77,254

Blanco, NM $76,894

Bloomfield, NM $76,803

Flora Vista, NM $77,192

Fruitland, NM $76,709

Kirtland, NM $77,192

La Plata, NM $77,220

Navajo Dam, NM $77,186

Shiprock, NM $77,079

Waterflow, NM $77,039

Newcomb, NM $76,724

Sanostee, NM $76,772

Santa Fe, NM $79,079

Abiquiu, NM $76,916

Alcalde, NM $78,256

Amalia, NM $76,799

Arroyo Hondo, NM $76,691

Arroyo Seco, NM $76,780

Canjilon, NM $76,679

Canones, NM $77,377

Carson, NM $76,985

Cebolla, NM $76,724

Cerro, NM $76,746

Chama, NM $77,060

Chamisal, NM $78,049

Chimayo, NM $78,597

Cordova, NM $78,464

Costilla, NM $77,121

Taos Ski Valley, NM $76,536

Dixon, NM $77,974

Dulce, NM $77,059

El Prado, NM $76,848

El Rito, NM $77,200

Embudo, NM $77,573

Espanola, NM $78,501

Glorieta, NM $78,775

Hernandez, NM $77,772

Ilfeld, NM $78,048

La Madera, NM $77,064

Lamy, NM $78,474

Llano, NM $77,890

Los Alamos, NM $78,660

White Rock, NM $78,808

Medanales, NM $77,858

Ojo Caliente, NM $77,400

Los Ojos, NM $76,871

Pecos, NM $78,530

Penasco, NM $77,601

Petaca, NM $76,608

Questa, NM $76,828

Ranchos De Taos, NM $77,233

Red River, NM $76,608

Ribera, NM $77,101

Rowe, NM $78,121

San Cristobal, NM $76,606

San Jose, NM $77,929

Ohkay Owingeh, NM $78,310

Santa Cruz, NM $78,570

Serafina, NM $76,906

Taos, NM $76,803

Tererro, NM $78,781

Tesuque, NM $79,079

Tierra Amarilla, NM $76,803

Trampas, NM $77,537

Tres Piedras, NM $76,587

Truchas, NM $78,244

Vadito, NM $77,499

Valdez, NM $76,664

Vallecitos, NM $76,603

Velarde, NM $77,856

Villanueva, NM $76,952

Spaceport City, NM $75,383

Las Vegas, NM $76,300

Angel Fire, NM $76,525

Anton Chico, NM $76,167

Buena Vista, NM $76,867

Chacon, NM $76,921

Cimarron, NM $76,405

Cleveland, NM $77,467

Eagle Nest, NM $76,463

Guadalupita, NM $76,803

Holman, NM $77,269

La Loma, NM $76,039

Maxwell, NM $76,431

Miami, NM $76,266

Mills, NM $75,995

Montezuma, NM $77,860

Mora, NM $77,576

Mosquero, NM $75,929

Ocate, NM $76,349

Ojo Feliz, NM $76,550

Rainsville, NM $76,885

Raton, NM $76,623

Rociada, NM $77,900

Roy, NM $76,012

Sapello, NM $77,223

Solano, NM $75,919

Springer, NM $76,233

Ute Park, NM $76,441

Valmora, NM $76,235

Wagon Mound, NM $76,148

Watrous, NM $76,261

Socorro, NM $76,085

Aragon, NM $76,315

Datil, NM $76,000

Lemitar, NM $76,438

Luna, NM $76,450

Magdalena, NM $76,006

Pie Town, NM $76,259

Polvadera, NM $76,623

Quemado, NM $76,418

Reserve, NM $76,280

San Acacia, NM $76,749

San Antonio, NM $75,664

Truth Or Consequences, NM $75,648

Arrey, NM $75,635

Caballo, NM $75,687

Derry, NM $75,302

Elephant Butte, NM $75,844

Garfield, NM $75,084

Hatch, NM $73,880

Monticello, NM $75,644

Rincon, NM $73,455

Salem, NM $74,849

Williamsburg, NM $75,743

Winston, NM $75,699

Las Cruces, NM $72,494

White Sands Missile Range, NM $72,731

Santa Teresa, NM $73,260

Playas, NM $75,997

Animas, NM $76,184

Anthony, NM $73,243

Arenas Valley, NM $76,049

Bayard, NM $75,979

Berino, NM $72,910

Buckhorn, NM $76,058

Santa Clara, NM $76,112

Chamberino, NM $72,987

Cliff, NM $75,970

Columbus, NM $75,766

Deming, NM $75,783

Dona Ana, NM $72,496

Fairacres, NM $72,713

Faywood, NM $75,748

Fort Bayard, NM $76,039

Gila, NM $75,858

Glenwood, NM $75,917

Hachita, NM $75,766

Hanover, NM $75,782

Hillsboro, NM $75,627

Hurley, NM $75,928

La Mesa, NM $73,880

Lordsburg, NM $75,941

Mesilla, NM $72,495

Mesilla Park, NM $72,503

Mesquite, NM $72,565

Mimbres, NM $75,842

Mule Creek, NM $76,047

Organ, NM $72,541

Pinos Altos, NM $75,968

Radium Springs, NM $72,525

Redrock, NM $75,775

Rodeo, NM $76,280

San Miguel, NM $72,537

Silver City, NM $75,969

Sunland Park, NM $72,870

Tyrone, NM $76,194

Vado, NM $72,594

Chaparral, NM $73,510

Clovis, NM $75,823

Cannon Afb, NM $75,656

Broadview, NM $75,603

Causey, NM $75,473

Crossroads, NM $75,294

Dora, NM $75,652

Elida, NM $75,338

Floyd, NM $75,521

Fort Sumner, NM $75,460

Grady, NM $75,674

House, NM $75,614

Kenna, NM $75,339

Lingo, NM $75,468

Melrose, NM $75,627

Milnesand, NM $75,309

Pep, NM $75,412

Portales, NM $75,688

Rogers, NM $75,433

Saint Vrain, NM $75,675

Taiban, NM $75,434

Texico, NM $75,705

Yeso, NM $75,161

Roswell, NM $75,248

Artesia, NM $75,397

Caprock, NM $75,244

Carlsbad, NM $75,446

Dexter, NM $75,301

Eunice, NM $75,513

Hagerman, NM $75,339

Hobbs, NM $75,623

Hope, NM $75,063

Jal, NM $75,424

Lake Arthur, NM $75,214

Lakewood, NM $75,326

Loco Hills, NM $75,465

Loving, NM $75,427

Lovington, NM $75,551

Mcdonald, NM $75,345

Malaga, NM $75,353

Maljamar, NM $75,279

Monument, NM $75,457

Tatum, NM $75,393

Whites City, NM $75,520

Carrizozo, NM $74,891

Alamogordo, NM $74,653

Alto, NM $74,902

Bent, NM $74,667

Capitan, NM $74,728

Cloudcroft, NM $74,659

Corona, NM $75,217

Encino, NM $75,821

Fort Stanton, NM $74,760

Glencoe, NM $74,706

High Rolls Mountain Park, NM $74,644

Holloman Air Force Base, NM $74,644

Hondo, NM $74,775

La Luz, NM $74,644

Lincoln, NM $74,557

Mayhill, NM $74,813

Mescalero, NM $74,678

Nogal, NM $74,998

Orogrande, NM $74,682

Picacho, NM $74,759

Pinon, NM $75,040

Ruidoso, NM $75,044

Ruidoso Downs, NM $74,942

Sacramento, NM $74,711

San Patricio, NM $74,800

Sunspot, NM $74,644

Timberon, NM $74,806

Tinnie, NM $74,715

Tularosa, NM $74,694

Vaughn, NM $75,515

Weed, NM $74,804

Tucumcari, NM $75,890

Amistad, NM $75,792

Bard, NM $75,671

Capulin, NM $76,528

Clayton, NM $75,940

Conchas Dam, NM $76,008

Cuervo, NM $75,643

Des Moines, NM $76,226

Folsom, NM $76,344

Garita, NM $75,863

Gladstone, NM $76,015

Grenville, NM $76,001

Logan, NM $75,888

Mcalister, NM $75,653

Nara Visa, NM $75,708

Newkirk, NM $75,792

Quay, NM $75,835

San Jon, NM $75,754

Santa Rosa, NM $75,835

Sedan, NM $75,862

Trementina, NM $75,859

Anatomic Pathology Lab Assistant Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Anatomic Pathology Lab Assistant roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 20% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Healthcare, offers compensation 10% above the average. Conversely, Anatomic Pathology Lab Assistant positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Anatomic Pathology Lab Assistant as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an Anatomic Pathology Lab Assistant

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare	$85,257	$41.0	10%

Anatomic Pathology Lab Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Anatomic Pathology Lab Assistant's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$65,193

Average $77,506/year

$96,341

$5,433

Average $6,459/month

$8,028

$1,254

Average $1,491/week

$1,853

$31

Average $37/hour

$46

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$96,341	$8,028	$1,853	$46
Average	$77,506	$6,459	$1,491	$37
25th Percentile	$65,193	$5,433	$1,254	$31

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