i think you have noticed a range of salary because there probably really is that much variability: range in subspecialty pay, private vs academic, compensation based on geographical location, high base salary vs decent base salary with highly desirable benefit package (that may make up the difference for the less than desirable base salary depending on your situation and personal priorites) and finally, how many years in practice (clearly there is a difference there)....it's difficult to make generalizations. this could probably be said about many other specialities and i am willing to bet their figures also cover a range.
i don't think you're gonna find the answer you're looking for. as has been said before, pathologists make more than some specialties and less than others...either way, by the time we're practicing, or at the peak of our earning potential, who knows what the state of reimbersments will be.
from what i understand, they do in fact make less than ceos.
