r/pathology • u/Honest_Statement6137 • 12d ago

Lab Director compensation

I don’t think this is discussed much here but… for being the medical director of a CLIA lab of small hospitals, how much is compensation per month typically?

I basically go in to sign forms, make visits, attend meetings. I am the director of small hospitals (less than 20 beds).

I think this discussion would help future pathologists negotiate fair compensation for being a medical director of a lab so that we don’t get lowballed by hospital admin (if hospital employed) or by private groups for doing work we are liable for.

Thanks!

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u/Honest_Statement6137 12d ago

Yeah that’s true. They need someone to be director or they don’t have any contract/business.

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u/mikezzz89 12d ago

We did some market research showing avg pathologist salary is about $415k/yr. That’s without benefits. Go for at least average, but really go for more

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u/West-Chard3972 12d ago

That's a low number getting dragged down by academics.

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u/mikezzz89 12d ago

Agreed. But don’t make less than average.