What is the salary of a Forensic Pathologist? In the United States, a Forensic Pathologist earns an average salary of $159,626. The salary range for a Forensic Pathologist is usually between $114,245 and $249,996 per year, representing the 25th to 75th percentiles respectively. The top 10% of earners, that is the 90th percentile, have an annual salary of $263,405. The highest Forensic Pathologist salary in the United States was $276,949. The average hourly pay for a Forensic Pathologist is $76.74.
Top 3 states paying the highest average Forensic Pathologist salary are Texas, with an average salary of $411,526, followed by California, with an average salary of $341,124, and Idaho, with an average salary of $293,205. 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 | $594,398 |
| Ada County, ID | $349,916 |
| Riverside County, CA | $342,587 |
| Cuyahoga County, OH | $299,548 |
| County of Arapahoe, CO | $263,203 |
| University of Tennessee Health Science Center, TN | $262,048 |
| Pima County, AZ | $189,225 |
| Fresno County, CA | $180,452 |
| City and County of Honolulu, HI | $91,968 |
| Job Title | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Forensic Scientist | $81,795 |
| Forensic Technician | $48,817 |
| Forensic Investigator | $63,426 |
| Forensic Chemist | $74,111 |
| Forensic Specialist | $59,645 |
| Forensic Supervisor | $77,352 |
| Forensic Laboratory Manager | $115,536 |
| Forensic Autopsy Technician | $54,537 |
| Forensic Analyst | $68,652 |
| Forensic Interviewer | $57,086 |
Select a state to view specific salary for Forensic Pathologist and other interesting information
| State | Average Salary | Records Number |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $193,519 | 6 |
| California | $341,124 | 14 |
| Colorado | $104,490 | 6 |
| Hawaii | $101,460 | 3 |
| Idaho | $293,205 | 4 |
| Minnesota | $217,430 | 4 |
| Ohio | $299,548 | 6 |
| South Carolina | $72,104 | 1 |
| Tennessee | $244,335 | 6 |
| Texas | $411,526 | 1 |
| Washington | $5,038 | 3 |