What are the main factors that influence an Anatomical Pathology 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 Anatomical Pathology Assistant?

The Pharmaceuticals industry offers the highest average compensation for Anatomical Pathology Assistant roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

How does experience change An Anatomical Pathology Assistant's salary?

An Anatomical Pathology Assistant's salary grows with experience: starting around $40,449 for beginners, reaching about $43,241 at mid-level, and approach $43,577 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Anatomical Pathology Assistant?

Anatomical Pathology Assistant salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Anatomical Pathology Assistant roles are District of Columbia $49,728, California $49,539, Massachusetts $48,879. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Anatomical Pathology Assistant roles make?

Salaries for Anatomical Pathology Assistant level roles vary by specialization: Forensic Pathology Assistant: $95,764; speech pathology assistant: $84,560; Pathology Technician Assistant: $79,438; Pathology Technologist: $79,290; Pathology Assistant: $79,207.

Anatomical Pathology Assistant Salary in South Carolina

How much does an Anatomical Pathology Assistant make in South Carolina? As of October 01, 2026, the average salary for an Anatomical Pathology Assistant in South Carolina is $42,083 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $20.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $47,220
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $38,426 to $44,772
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $35,097

10% $35,097

50% (Median) $42,083

90% $47,220

Anatomical Pathology Assistant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$44,772	$3,731	$861	$22
Average	$42,083	$3,507	$809	$20
25th Percentile	$38,426	$3,202	$739	$18

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Key Factors That Influence Anatomical Pathology Assistant Salaries

An Anatomical Pathology 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 Anatomical Pathology Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Anatomical Pathology 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): $40,449
Early Career (1-2 years): $42,345
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $43,241
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $43,465
Expert (over 8 years): $43,577

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Anatomical Pathology Assistant	less than 1 year	$40,449
Early Career Level Anatomical Pathology Assistant	1-2 years	$42,345
Mid-Level Level Anatomical Pathology Assistant	2-4 years	$43,241
Senior-Level Level Anatomical Pathology Assistant	5-8 years	$43,465
Expert Level Anatomical Pathology Assistant	over 8 years	$43,577

How Do Anatomical Pathology 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 Anatomical Pathology Assistants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $49,728.
California: $49,539.
Massachusetts: $48,879.

District of Columbia $49,728 California $49,539 Massachusetts $48,879 Washington $48,699 New Jersey $48,681 Alaska $48,618 Connecticut $47,999 New York $47,747

Hawaii $46,943 Rhode Island $46,566 Maryland $46,310 Minnesota $45,959 Colorado $45,825 Illinois $45,780 Oregon $45,609 Delaware $45,483

New Hampshire $45,404 Virginia $45,227 Pennsylvania $44,711 Nevada $44,450 North Dakota $44,365 Michigan $44,230 Wisconsin $44,181 Vermont $44,082

Texas $43,808 Maine $43,790 Arizona $43,763 Ohio $43,732 Georgia $43,319 Indiana $43,112 Wyoming $43,072 Utah $43,009

Iowa $42,982 Kansas $42,766 Louisiana $42,703 North Carolina $42,681 Missouri $42,672 Florida $42,497 Montana $42,402 Nebraska $42,313

Kentucky $42,263 South Carolina $42,083 Tennessee $41,971 Idaho $41,926 New Mexico $41,598 Oklahoma $41,527 Alabama $41,262 South Dakota $40,817

Arkansas $40,574 West Virginia $40,444 Mississippi $40,053

Top Paying Cities for Anatomical Pathology 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:

Spartanburg: $41,931
Boiling Springs: $41,933
Arcadia: $41,931

Spartanburg, SC $41,931

Boiling Springs, SC $41,933

Arcadia, SC $41,931

Buffalo, SC $41,735

Campobello, SC $41,646

Chesnee, SC $41,817

Clifton, SC $41,925

Clinton, SC $41,265

Converse, SC $41,936

Cowpens, SC $41,876

Cross Anchor, SC $41,640

Cross Hill, SC $40,904

Drayton, SC $41,932

Duncan, SC $41,828

Enoree, SC $41,655

Fairforest, SC $41,931

Fingerville, SC $41,775

Gaffney, SC $41,987

Glendale, SC $41,942

Alcolu, SC $39,735

Ballentine, SC $41,445

Bamberg, SC $40,535

Batesburg, SC $41,060

Bethune, SC $40,637

Bishopville, SC $40,197

Blackstock, SC $41,726

Blair, SC $41,438

Blythewood, SC $41,381

Bowman, SC $40,532

Camden, SC $40,882

Cameron, SC $40,451

Carlisle, SC $41,575

Cassatt, SC $40,620

Cayce, SC $41,482

Chapin, SC $41,299

Chappells, SC $40,747

Cope, SC $40,661

Cordova, SC $40,768

Dalzell, SC $40,089

Davis Station, SC $40,079

Denmark, SC $40,631

Eastover, SC $40,961

Elgin, SC $41,276

Elliott, SC $40,053

Elloree, SC $40,472

Eutawville, SC $40,703

Gable, SC $39,737

Gadsden, SC $40,964

Gaston, SC $41,386

Gilbert, SC $41,246

Great Falls, SC $42,006

Greeleyville, SC $40,188

Heath Springs, SC $41,719

Holly Hill, SC $40,641

Hopkins, SC $41,357

Horatio, SC $40,616

Irmo, SC $41,390

Jenkinsville, SC $41,368

Kershaw, SC $40,962

Lamar, SC $40,226

Leesville, SC $41,171

Lexington, SC $41,426

Liberty Hill, SC $41,433

Little Mountain, SC $41,272

Lugoff, SC $41,087

Lydia, SC $40,274

Lynchburg, SC $39,939

Ehrhardt, SC $40,282

Lodge, SC $40,291

Mc Bee, SC $40,679

Manning, SC $39,945

Mayesville, SC $39,759

Monetta, SC $41,016

Neeses, SC $40,955

Newberry, SC $41,002

New Zion, SC $39,877

North, SC $41,044

Norway, SC $40,727

Olanta, SC $40,137

Orangeburg, SC $40,663

Peak, SC $41,341

Pelion, SC $41,221

Pinewood, SC $40,063

New Ellenton, SC $41,364

Allendale, SC $40,598

Barnwell, SC $40,804

Hilda, SC $40,674

Bath, SC $41,562

Blackville, SC $40,682

Bradley, SC $40,825

Clarks Hill, SC $41,417

Clearwater, SC $41,562

Edgefield, SC $41,226

Elko, SC $40,888

Fairfax, SC $40,465

Gloverville, SC $41,532

Graniteville, SC $41,512

Jackson, SC $41,501

Johnston, SC $41,141

Langley, SC $41,552

Mc Cormick, SC $40,922

Martin, SC $40,677

Modoc, SC $41,263

Montmorenci, SC $41,284

Mount Carmel, SC $40,639

North Augusta, SC $41,562

Beech Island, SC $41,562

Olar, SC $40,507

Parksville, SC $41,189

Plum Branch, SC $41,146

Sycamore, SC $40,493

Trenton, SC $41,340

Troy, SC $41,032

Ulmer, SC $40,485

Vaucluse, SC $41,482

Warrenville, SC $41,524

Williston, SC $40,998

Windsor, SC $41,124

Beaufort, SC $41,181

Ladys Island, SC $41,038

Okatie, SC $41,396

Bluffton, SC $41,573

Brunson, SC $40,347

Coosawhatchie, SC $41,080

Crocketville, SC $40,460

Dale, SC $40,938

Daufuskie Island, SC $41,609

Early Branch, SC $40,705

Estill, SC $40,681

Saint Helena Island, SC $41,122

Furman, SC $40,790

Garnett, SC $40,982

Gifford, SC $40,536

Hampton, SC $40,520

Hilton Head Island, SC $41,416

Hardeeville, SC $41,668

Islandton, SC $40,364

Lobeco, SC $40,964

Luray, SC $40,384

Miley, SC $40,318

Pineland, SC $41,010

Port Royal, SC $41,226

Ridgeland, SC $41,249

Scotia, SC $40,797

Seabrook, SC $40,922

Sheldon, SC $41,122

Tillman, SC $41,205

Varnville, SC $40,615

Yemassee, SC $40,749

Clemson, SC $41,249

Cleveland, SC $41,320

Conestee, SC $41,564

Donalds, SC $41,216

Inman, SC $41,832

Joanna, SC $41,128

Jonesville, SC $41,849

Kinards, SC $40,843

Landrum, SC $41,391

Laurens, SC $41,262

Lockhart, SC $41,861

Lyman, SC $41,694

Mayo, SC $41,866

Moore, SC $41,926

Mountville, SC $40,963

Pacolet, SC $41,874

Pacolet Mills, SC $41,883

Pauline, SC $41,846

Reidville, SC $41,805

Roebuck, SC $41,911

Startex, SC $41,907

Una, SC $41,931

Union, SC $41,697

Waterloo, SC $41,054

Wellford, SC $41,895

White Stone, SC $41,938

Woodruff, SC $41,758

Charleston, SC $42,649

Charleston Afb, SC $42,649

North Charleston, SC $42,649

Hanahan, SC $42,649

Adams Run, SC $41,995

Awendaw, SC $42,269

Bethera, SC $41,813

Bonneau, SC $41,383

Branchville, SC $40,473

Canadys, SC $40,913

Cordesville, SC $42,046

Cottageville, SC $41,702

Cross, SC $40,902

Dorchester, SC $41,287

Edisto Island, SC $41,871

Due West, SC $41,047

Easley, SC $41,501

Fair Play, SC $40,942

Fountain Inn, SC $41,461

Gray Court, SC $41,390

Greenwood, SC $40,912

Greer, SC $41,546

Hodges, SC $41,033

Honea Path, SC $41,301

Iva, SC $40,911

La France, SC $41,286

Liberty, SC $41,392

Long Creek, SC $40,696

Lowndesville, SC $40,927

Marietta, SC $41,390

Mauldin, SC $41,547

Mountain Rest, SC $40,794

Newry, SC $41,177

Ninety Six, SC $40,859

Norris, SC $41,329

Pelzer, SC $41,450

Pendleton, SC $41,306

Pickens, SC $41,350

Seneca, SC $41,168

Piedmont, SC $41,516

Richland, SC $41,044

Salem, SC $41,085

Sandy Springs, SC $41,251

Simpsonville, SC $41,483

Six Mile, SC $41,245

Slater, SC $41,447

Starr, SC $41,091

Sunset, SC $41,212

Tamassee, SC $40,900

Taylors, SC $41,512

Tigerville, SC $41,438

Townville, SC $41,115

Travelers Rest, SC $41,439

Walhalla, SC $40,989

Ware Shoals, SC $41,279

Westminster, SC $40,871

West Union, SC $41,097

Williamston, SC $41,400

Blacksburg, SC $42,374

Bowling Green, SC $42,971

Catawba, SC $43,010

Chester, SC $42,405

Fort Mill, SC $42,991

Chesterfield, SC $40,717

Clover, SC $42,993

Edgemoor, SC $42,998

Fort Lawn, SC $42,610

Hickory Grove, SC $42,092

Jefferson, SC $40,865

Lancaster, SC $42,411

Lando, SC $42,931

Mc Connells, SC $42,790

Mount Croghan, SC $40,923

Pageland, SC $41,643

Richburg, SC $42,579

Rock Hill, SC $43,283

Ruby, SC $40,833

Sharon, SC $42,247

Smyrna, SC $42,304

Van Wyck, SC $42,957

York, SC $42,891

Aiken, SC $41,329

Folly Beach, SC $42,649

Walterboro, SC $40,956

Williams, SC $40,501

Florence, SC $40,395

Andrews, SC $40,470

Aynor, SC $40,358

Bennettsville, SC $40,259

Blenheim, SC $40,310

Cades, SC $40,042

Centenary, SC $40,225

Cheraw, SC $40,685

Clio, SC $40,248

Conway, SC $40,357

Coward, SC $40,311

Darlington, SC $40,386

Dillon, SC $40,253

Effingham, SC $40,375

Fork, SC $40,242

Galivants Ferry, SC $40,350

Green Sea, SC $40,296

Gresham, SC $40,264

Hamer, SC $40,315

Hartsville, SC $40,406

Hemingway, SC $40,323

Johnsonville, SC $40,172

Kingstree, SC $40,353

Lake City, SC $40,137

Lake View, SC $40,319

Lane, SC $40,434

Latta, SC $40,308

Little River, SC $40,574

Little Rock, SC $40,287

Longs, SC $40,454

Loris, SC $40,340

Mc Coll, SC $40,424

Marion, SC $40,278

Myrtle Beach, SC $40,462

Minturn, SC $40,256

Mullins, SC $40,255

Murrells Inlet, SC $40,365

Nesmith, SC $40,303

Nichols, SC $40,284

North Myrtle Beach, SC $40,564

Pamplico, SC $40,270

Patrick, SC $40,661

Pawleys Island, SC $40,296

Rains, SC $40,266

Salters, SC $40,439

Scranton, SC $40,241

Sellers, SC $40,296

Society Hill, SC $40,280

Tatum, SC $40,411

Wallace, SC $40,545

Greenville, SC $41,562

Abbeville, SC $40,883

Anderson, SC $41,274

Belton, SC $41,333

Calhoun Falls, SC $40,725

Central, SC $41,288

Georgetown, SC $40,432

Goose Creek, SC $42,542

Green Pond, SC $41,392

Grover, SC $40,886

Harleyville, SC $40,792

Hollywood, SC $42,209

Huger, SC $42,139

Isle Of Palms, SC $42,641

Jacksonboro, SC $41,675

Jamestown, SC $41,535

Johns Island, SC $42,649

Ladson, SC $42,437

Mc Clellanville, SC $41,566

Moncks Corner, SC $41,835

Mount Pleasant, SC $42,649

Pineville, SC $40,560

Pinopolis, SC $41,365

Ravenel, SC $42,474

Reevesville, SC $40,587

Ridgeville, SC $41,876

Round O, SC $41,530

Ruffin, SC $40,567

Russellville, SC $40,710

Saint George, SC $40,825

Saint Stephen, SC $40,717

Smoaks, SC $40,473

Sullivans Island, SC $42,649

Summerville, SC $42,112

Wadmalaw Island, SC $42,405

Pomaria, SC $41,325

Gramling, SC $41,666

Prosperity, SC $41,194

Rembert, SC $40,438

Ridge Spring, SC $41,108

Ridgeway, SC $41,328

Rion, SC $41,391

Rowesville, SC $40,581

Saint Matthews, SC $40,830

Salley, SC $40,995

Saluda, SC $40,860

Santee, SC $40,630

Sardinia, SC $39,895

Silverstreet, SC $40,796

Springfield, SC $40,889

State Park, SC $41,481

Summerton, SC $40,274

Sumter, SC $39,712

Shaw A F B, SC $39,996

Swansea, SC $41,256

Timmonsville, SC $40,338

Turbeville, SC $39,911

Vance, SC $40,655

Wagener, SC $41,005

Ward, SC $41,014

Wedgefield, SC $40,184

West Columbia, SC $41,482

Westville, SC $40,959

White Rock, SC $41,346

Whitmire, SC $41,027

Winnsboro, SC $41,494

Columbia, SC $41,482

Anatomical Pathology Assistant Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Anatomical Pathology Assistant roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 80% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Anatomical Pathology Assistant positions in Telecom or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Anatomical Pathology Assistant as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Anatomical Pathology Assistant

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Pharmaceuticals	$54,709	$26.0	30%
Healthcare	$50,500	$24.0	20%
Software & Networking	$48,396	$23.0	15%
Chemicals	$46,292	$22.0	10%
Business Services	$44,188	$21.0	5%

Anatomical Pathology Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Anatomical Pathology 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.

$38,426

Average $42,083/year

$44,772

$3,202

Average $3,507/month

$3,731

$739

Average $809/week

$861

$18

Average $20/hour

$22

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$44,772	$3,731	$861	$22
Average	$42,083	$3,507	$809	$20
25th Percentile	$38,426	$3,202	$739	$18

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