What is the salary of a Forensic Pathologist? In the United States, a Forensic Pathologist earns an average salary of $267,802. The salary range for a Forensic Pathologist is usually between $128,077 and $293,729 per year, representing the 25th to 75th percentiles respectively. The top 10% of earners, that is the 90th percentile, have an annual salary of $360,000. The highest Forensic Pathologist salary in the United States was $451,532. The average hourly pay for a Forensic Pathologist is $128.75.
Top 3 states paying the highest average Forensic Pathologist salary are Texas, with an average salary of $451,532, followed by Tennessee, with an average salary of $329,292, and California, with an average salary of $341,124. Employers paying the highest salary for a Forensic Pathologist job are Stanislaus County (CA), Ada County (ID) and Riverside County (CA).
| Employer | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Stanislaus County, CA | $594,765 |
| Ada County, ID | $349,916 |
| Riverside County, CA | $319,065 |
| Cuyahoga County, OH | $309,454 |
| County of Arapahoe, CO | $262,893 |
| Anoka County, MN | $217,430 |
| Pima County, AZ | $193,518 |
| City and County of Honolulu, HI | $101,460 |
| Job Title | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Forensic Scientist | $86,914 |
| Forensic Technician | $54,201 |
| Forensic Investigator | $64,867 |
| Forensic Chemist | $79,767 |
| Forensic Specialist | $64,676 |
| Forensic Autopsy Technician | $55,039 |
| Forensic Analyst | $76,406 |
| Forensic Supervisor | $81,467 |
| Forensic Laboratory Manager | $113,907 |
| Forensic Interviewer | $64,128 |
Select a state to view specific salary for Forensic Pathologist and other interesting information
| State | Average Salary | Records Number |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $211,852 | 7 |
| California | $341,124 | 14 |
| Colorado | $104,490 | 6 |
| Florida | $2,520 | 1 |
| Hawaii | $101,460 | 3 |
| Idaho | $293,205 | 4 |
| Minnesota | $254,423 | 4 |
| Ohio | $299,548 | 6 |
| Pennsylvania | $119,129 | 1 |
| South Carolina | $74,097 | 1 |
| Tennessee | $329,292 | 6 |
| Texas | $451,532 | 1 |
| Washington | $6,400 | 3 |