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OSCA 264935Updated 2026-01-29
Pathologist
National shortage level: Strong
ANZSCO 253915OSCA 264935
Snapshot
Median pay: AUD 201k
Weekly earnings: AUD 3870
Salary range: AUD 181k-AUD 221k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
Visa pathways: Check eligibility
State distribution
39.1%
NSW
23.7%
VIC
18.6%
QLD
Education mix
38.3%
bachelor degree
31.7%
Post graduate
8.8%
certificate iii/ iv
Role overview
Pathologists identify the cause and processes of disease and illness by examining changes in body tissue and in blood and other body fluids, and conduct tests on samples of tissues, blood and body secretions.
What you do
- • Conducts tests on body samples to determine nature, stage of development and possible source of illness.
- • Studies effects of selected drugs on diseased organisms to find effective methods for treating specific patients.
- • Performs autopsies.
Core skills
Credentials & pathway
- Recommended level: bachelor degree (38.3%)
Recent job ads
No ads listed yet.
Tasks
- • Conducts tests on body samples to determine nature, stage of development and possible source of illness.
- • May apply scientific knowledge and skills to investigate crimes by analysis physical and biological evidence.
- • Performs autopsies.
Earnings
Weekly median: AUD 3870
Annual median: AUD 201k
Range: AUD 181k-AUD 221k