Pathologist Jobs in California
Pathologist jobs in California represent one of the most active hiring markets in the country, with demand concentrated in academic medical centers, large integrated health systems, and independent reference laboratories at every level from early-career AP/CP residents through subspecialty-trained senior staff. The heaviest hiring activity is in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego, where employers such as Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, UCSF Health, and Quest Diagnostics maintain significant pathology departments. Subspecialties seeing the strongest pull include surgical pathology, cytopathology, and molecular pathology, reflecting California's robust oncology and genomics ecosystem. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Find Your Passion and Purpose as a Speech Language Pathologist
Schedule: PRN | 20 hours availability per week | Monday to Friday
Offer Based on Years of Experience
Reimagining Your Career in Home Health
Be the Best Speech Language Pathologist You Can Be
If you meet these qualifications, we want to meet you!
- A degree and an internship from an approved master’s program in Speech-Language Pathology or as required by applicable law and/or regulation
- Meet the education and experience requirements for a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology, granted by the American Speech-Language Pathology, granted by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
Required Certifications and Licensures:
- Certified to practice Speech-Language Pathology, with a minimum of one (1) year’s clinical experience in Speech-Language Pathology
- Must possess and maintain valid CPR certification while employed in a clinical role
- Valid driver’s license and an automobile that is insured
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Professional development opportunities
- Company-matching 401(k)
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts
- Wellness offerings such as an employee assistance program, pet insurance, and access to Calm, a meditation, sleep, and relaxation app
- Programs to celebrate achievements, milestones, and fellow employees
- Company store credit for your first AccentCare-branded scrubs for patient-facing employees
- And more!
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At AccentCare, you’re part of a community that cares — for patients and each other. You can rest assured we offer equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age or disability.
Find Your Passion and Purpose as a Speech Language Pathologist
Schedule: PRN | 20 hours availability per week | Monday to Friday
Offer Based on Years of Experience
Reimagining Your Career in Home Health
Be the Best Speech Language Pathologist You Can Be
If you meet these qualifications, we want to meet you!
- A degree and an internship from an approved master’s program in Speech-Language Pathology or as required by applicable law and/or regulation
- Meet the education and experience requirements for a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology, granted by the American Speech-Language Pathology, granted by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
Required Certifications and Licensures:
- Certified to practice Speech-Language Pathology, with a minimum of one (1) year’s clinical experience in Speech-Language Pathology
- Must possess and maintain valid CPR certification while employed in a clinical role
- Valid driver’s license and an automobile that is insured
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Professional development opportunities
- Company-matching 401(k)
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts
- Wellness offerings such as an employee assistance program, pet insurance, and access to Calm, a meditation, sleep, and relaxation app
- Programs to celebrate achievements, milestones, and fellow employees
- Company store credit for your first AccentCare-branded scrubs for patient-facing employees
- And more!
Come As You Are
At AccentCare, you’re part of a community that cares — for patients and each other. You can rest assured we offer equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age or disability.
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Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Pathologist Job Market in California
A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- HiredFirst32H
- Collage Rehabilitation Partners29
- Sunny Days12
- Edu-Aids10
- Voyage Health10V
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in pathologist jobs across California.
- Valid California physician and surgeon license issued by the Medical Board of California
- Board certification or eligibility in anatomic and clinical pathology from the American Board of Pathology
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited anatomic and clinical pathology residency program
- Fellowship training in a subspecialty such as surgical, cytopathology, or molecular pathology preferred
- Experience with laboratory information systems and digital pathology platforms commonly used in California systems
- Strong familiarity with CAP accreditation standards and CLIA compliance requirements for California labs
Pathologist Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a pathologist in California?
Becoming a pathologist in California requires completing medical school, a four-year AP/CP residency accredited by the ACGME, and obtaining a California physician and surgeon license through the Medical Board of California, which requires passing USMLE Steps one, two, and three. Most positions also expect board certification from the American Board of Pathology. Many California employers additionally prefer fellowship training in a subspecialty before hiring into staff-level roles.
How much do pathologists make in California?
Pathologists in California earn a median of about $186,300 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $105,750 for the lowest 10% to over $387,760 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire pathologists in California?
Employers hiring pathologists in California right now include HiredFirst, Collage Rehabilitation Partners, and Sunny Days, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. California's density of academic medical centers, regional health systems, and national reference laboratory networks means openings surface regularly across both the public and private sectors throughout the state.
Which California cities have the most pathologist jobs?
Los Angeles, Santa Rosa, and Lodi consistently account for the most pathologist openings in California. Los Angeles and San Francisco anchor the market through their large academic medical centers and tertiary-care hospital systems, while San Diego draws additional demand from its concentration of biotech and genomics employers that maintain in-house or affiliated pathology operations.
Are there remote pathologist jobs in California?
Yes, but they are limited by the nature of the work. About 18% of pathologist openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting that most pathology work still requires on-site specimen handling and laboratory access. The subspecialties most amenable to remote arrangements are digital pathology review, telepathology consultation, and certain molecular or informatics-focused roles where interpretation happens entirely on-screen.
How can I get hired as a pathologist in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is securing a California-based ACGME residency match, which provides supervised clinical experience while satisfying the training requirement for Medical Board of California licensure. Large systems such as UCSF Health, UCLA Health, and Cedars-Sinai run competitive residency and fellowship programs that serve as a direct pipeline into staff roles. Candidates who hold their California physician and surgeon license and have completed residency can also apply for locum tenens positions, which frequently convert to permanent offers and are a common lateral entry point for new attendings.
Where can I find and apply to pathologist jobs in California?
You can find and apply to pathologist jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring across the state right now. Find roles that fit your subspecialty, experience level, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that match.
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