What is the salary of a Forensic Pathologist? In the United States, a Forensic Pathologist earns an average salary of $252,646. The salary range for a Forensic Pathologist is usually between $125,983 and $325,687 per year, representing the 25th to 75th percentiles respectively. The top 10% of earners, that is the 90th percentile, have an annual salary of $369,782. The highest Forensic Pathologist salary in the United States was $556,745. The average hourly pay for a Forensic Pathologist is $121.46.
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 Ada County (ID), Riverside County (CA) and Cuyahoga County (OH).
| Employer | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| 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 | $84,274 |
| Forensic Technician | $57,450 |
| Forensic Investigator | $67,120 |
| Forensic Chemist | $72,289 |
| Forensic Specialist | $104,585 |
| Forensic Autopsy Technician | $55,089 |
| Forensic Supervisor | $87,253 |
| Forensic Laboratory Manager | $114,915 |
| Forensic Interviewer | $73,128 |
| Forensic Analyst | $75,923 |
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| 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 | $74,097 | 1 |
| Tennessee | $244,335 | 6 |
| Texas | $411,526 | 1 |
| Washington | $5,038 | 3 |