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Pathologist jobs in Michigan

open pathologist jobs in Michigan at . BLS measures a median of $145.71 an hour (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Physicians, Pathologists in Michigan) for physicians, pathologists here.

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Checked 13 Nov 2026, 07:47 UTC

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Where the pathologist jobs are in Michigan

Towns with the most open jobs in this occupation. A town with a page lists every care job open there, by occupation.

What pathologists earn in Michigan

The hourly pay open jobs here post, beside what BLS measured people employed in the occupation earned in the state and its metro areas.

Posted on open jobs in Michigan

Too few open jobs here post an hourly rate for a typical range (it takes eight from three employers).

Measured by BLS in Michigan, May 2025

$145.71/hr ($303,070 a year) (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Physicians, Pathologists in Michigan)

Median for physicians, pathologists, against $150.19 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Physicians, Pathologists, national) for the whole US; 140 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Physicians, Pathologists in Michigan) employed in Michigan. BLS does not measure specialties: these are the figures for physicians.

Physicians & Surgeons in Michigan, in our research: median posted pay $187.50 · employers 62 (Physicians & Surgeons job market). Michigan in our research

What physician and surgeon jobs in Michigan offer

Counted from each job's own posting, the same reading as the lists across the state.

Employers hiring pathologists in Michigan

What the job takes

Medical school, then a four-year pathology residency, often a fellowship.

  • License

    Medical licensing exam: USMLE

    State medical board; exam by FSMB and NBME. MD graduates pass it for a state medical license, required in every state

  • License

    Medical licensing exam: COMLEX-USA

    State medical board; exam by NBOME. DO graduates pass it for a state medical license

  • License

    DEA registration

    US Drug Enforcement Administration. Needed to prescribe controlled substances

  • Certification

    Board certification in pathology

    American Board of Pathology. Most employers ask for it, or for board eligibility

  • Certification

    Osteopathic board certification (for DOs)

    American Osteopathic Association. The DO route to board certification

Pathologist jobs in Michigan: common questions

How much do pathologists make in Michigan?

Too few open pathologist jobs in Michigan post an hourly rate for a typical posted range yet. BLS measured a median of $145.71/hr ($303,070 a year) for physicians, pathologists in Michigan (May 2025), against $150.19 nationally, 17th highest of 33 states and territories. BLS does not measure specialties: these are the figures for physicians.

Where in Michigan are the most pathologist jobs?

Detroit (3), Dearborn (1) and Lansing (1). A job open in several towns counts in each.

Who is hiring pathologists in Michigan?

By open jobs on this board: Wayne State University Physician Group (2), Corewell Health (1) and Henry Ford Health (1). In all, 4 employers have pathologist jobs open in Michigan.

Are pathologists in demand in Michigan?

5 pathologist jobs are open in Michigan today at 4 employers on this board, about 36 for every 1,000 pathologists employed there (BLS counts 140, May 2025). Across the US, BLS projects employment of physicians, pathologists to grow 4.8% over 2025-2035. BLS does not measure specialties: these are the figures for physicians.

Which physician and surgeon jobs in Michigan offer daily pay?

33 of the open physician and surgeon jobs here say so in their own posting: Pathology - General - Dearborn at Corewell Health (...financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here . On-demand pay program powered by...); Physician - Breast Surgeon - Southeast MI at Corewell Health (...financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here . On-demand pay program powered by...); Physician - Corewell Health Hospice - St Joseph, MI at Corewell Health (...financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here . On-demand pay program powered by...). Every such job in Michigan.

Which physician and surgeon jobs in Michigan want bilingual staff?

1 of the open physician and surgeon jobs here says so in its own posting: Psychiatrist (MD/DO) at ARC Health Partners (Bilingual: Spanish. ...Lake Mary, FL Role Summary APG Health is seeking a highly qualified, bilingual...).

Which physician and surgeon jobs in Michigan train you with pay?

1 of the open physician and surgeon jobs here says so in its own posting: Early-Career Physician Apprentice Program — Outpatient Vein Care (Full Paid Training Provided) at Metro Vein Centers.

Which physician and surgeon jobs in Michigan offer a sign-on bonus?

10 of the open physician and surgeon jobs here say so in their own posting: Physician Body/Ultrasound Remote - 9p to 4a EST 7/7 at Advanced Radiology Services, P.C. ($50,000 sign-on bonus); Physician Emergency Radiologist - 11a to 8p at Advanced Radiology Services, P.C. ($50,000 sign-on bonus); Physician Neuro Remote - 7p-4a EST, 7/14 at Advanced Radiology Services, P.C. ($75,000 sign-on bonus). Every such job in Michigan.

Which hospitals hiring physician and surgeon jobs in Michigan are Magnet hospitals?

14 of the open physician and surgeon jobs here say so in their own posting: Inpatient Gastroenterologist at Bronson Healthcare (Magnet. ...for many exceptional achievements in quality, safety and service: Magnet Hospital for Nursing...); Neurohospitalist/Stroke Clinic Neurologist at Bronson Healthcare (Magnet. ...(23'-25') Healthgrades 2024 Surgical Care Excellence Award™ Magnet Hospital for Nursing - 2009...); Neurologist at Bronson Healthcare (Magnet. ...(23'-25') Healthgrades 2024 Surgical Care Excellence Award™ Magnet Hospital for Nursing - 2009...). Every such job in Michigan.

Which physician and surgeon jobs in Michigan offer relocation assistance?

38 of the open physician and surgeon jobs here say so in their own posting: Child/Adolescent -Psychiatrist at Acadia Healthcare (...Bonus: 10% quality incentive opportunity Sign-On Bonus: Negotiable Relocation Assistance: Available...); Physician Bronson Outpatient Internal Medicine Portage - Portage, MI at Bronson Healthcare (...with Annual Quality Incentives Comprehensive benefits package Relocation Assistance, CME Stipend and...); Physician Hospitalist - Southwest Michigan at Bronson Healthcare (...with Annual Quality Incentives Comprehensive benefits package Relocation Assistance, CME Stipend and...). Every such job in Michigan.

What do you need to work as a pathologist in Michigan?

Medical school, then a four-year pathology residency, often a fellowship. Medical licensing exam: USMLE (State medical board; exam by FSMB and NBME; mD graduates pass it for a state medical license, required in every state), Medical licensing exam: COMLEX-USA (State medical board; exam by NBOME; dO graduates pass it for a state medical license), DEA registration (US Drug Enforcement Administration; needed to prescribe controlled substances), Board certification in pathology (American Board of Pathology; most employers ask for it, or for board eligibility) and Osteopathic board certification (for DOs) (American Osteopathic Association; the DO route to board certification). Where a license is state-issued, it comes from Michigan's own board, unless a multistate compact covers it.

Which hospitals hiring pathologists in Michigan have the best Medicare ratings?

Of the employers hiring pathologists in Michigan, the hospitals Medicare rates highest (Jul 2026): Corewell Health Gerber Hospital in Fremont (Corewell Health, 5 of 5, 86% said nurses always communicated well), Corewell Health Zeeland Hospital in Zeeland (Corewell Health, 5 of 5, 84% said nurses always communicated well), University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Carson in Carson City (University of Michigan Health-Sparrow, 4 of 5, 89% said nurses always communicated well) and University of Michigan Health- Sparrow Clinton in St. Johns (University of Michigan Health-Sparrow, 4 of 5, 83% said nurses always communicated well); Michigan's rated hospitals average 3.0 stars. Every Michigan hospital hiring here, by rating. Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the jobs.

Which home health agencies hiring pathologists in Michigan have the best Medicare ratings?

Of the employers hiring pathologists in Michigan, the home health agencies Medicare rates highest for quality of patient care (Sep 2026): Corewell Health Visiting Nurse Association in Grand Rapids (Corewell Health, 4 of 5), Corewell Health Lakeland Hospitals St Joseph Hospital in Benton Harbor (Corewell Health, 4 of 5), Henry Ford Home Health Care in Detroit (Henry Ford Health, 3.5 of 5) and Henry Ford Allegiance Home Care in Jackson (Henry Ford Health, 2.5 of 5); Michigan's rated agencies average 3.3 stars. Every Michigan home health agency hiring here, by rating. Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the jobs.

Which hospices hiring pathologists in Michigan do families rate best?

Of the employers hiring pathologists in Michigan, in Medicare's survey of patients' families: Henry Ford Health Hospice-Central Michigan in Jackson (Henry Ford Health, 84% said the team always communicated well, 4 stars), Sparrow Hospice Services in Lansing (University of Michigan Health-Sparrow, 83% said the team always communicated well, 4 stars), Corewell Health Hospice & Palliative Care - West Michigan in Grand Rapids (Corewell Health, 81% said the team always communicated well, 4 stars) and Corewell Health Hospice & Palliative Care Southwest Michigan in St. Joseph (Corewell Health, 81% said the team always communicated well, 3 stars); Michigan's middle hospice: 81%. Hospices hiring now by Medicare's family survey. Families' ratings of the care, not employees' of the jobs.

Which employers hiring physicians in Michigan have union contracts?

By the bargaining notices filed with the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service from Jan 2024 to Sep 2026: Corewell Health, International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local Union No. 2024 at Southfield, MI (10,000 workers, bargaining a first contract); Corewell Health, International Union, Security, Police & Fire Professionals of America (SPFPA) at Southfield, MI (9,618 workers, bargaining a first contract); University of Michigan Health-Sparrow, United Automobile, Aerospace, & Agricultural Implement Workers of America 4911 Unit #1 at Lansing, MI (1,573 workers, contract up for renewal 30 Nov 2025); Henry Ford Health, International Brotherhood of Teamsters 332 at Grand Blanc, MI (800 workers, contract up for renewal 9 May 2024); University of Michigan Health-Sparrow, United Automobile, Aerospace, & Agricultural Implement Workers of America Local 4911, Unit #2 at Lansing, MI (605 workers, contract up for renewal 30 Nov 2025); and 15 more. A union's unit may not include every job; ask the recruiter whether a job is in one. Healthcare union contracts.

How current are these jobs?

CareJobs.Now reads each employer's own job board every night; a job stays listed while the employer keeps it posted. Each job opens its own page with the employer's full posting and the pay it states. Its Apply goes to the employer's application wherever a job network that works with us carries the same job; elsewhere it offers similar open jobs and recruiters who place that work.

Sources and method

A job counts here when one of its locations is in Michigan, once however many locations there it lists. Its occupation is read from its title. Posted pay is the middle half of the distinct hourly rates jobs here state (a job posted many times at one rate counted once), shown when at least three such rates from three employers stand behind it. BLS figures are as published for the state, never adjusted.
  1. CareJobs.Now job board: open jobs in Michigan, read every night from each employer's own careers site, published 13 Nov 2026
  2. BLS OEWS May 2025: Physicians, Pathologists (SOC 29-1222), every state, published 15 May 2026
  3. BLS OEWS May 2025: Physicians, Pathologists, national, published 15 May 2026
  4. Medical licensing exam: USMLE: State medical board; exam by FSMB and NBME
  5. Medical licensing exam: COMLEX-USA: State medical board; exam by NBOME
  6. DEA registration: US Drug Enforcement Administration
  7. Board certification in pathology: American Board of Pathology
  8. Osteopathic board certification (for DOs): American Osteopathic Association

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CareJobs.Now. (2026). Pathologist jobs in Michigan. Data as of 13 Nov 2026. https://carejobs.now/occupations/pathologist/michigan

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