What is the salary of a Forensic Pathologist? In the United States, a Forensic Pathologist earns an average salary of $314,164. The salary range for a Forensic Pathologist is usually between $250,979 and $350,146 per year, representing the 25th to 75th percentiles respectively. The top 10% of earners, that is the 90th percentile, have an annual salary of $455,992. The highest Forensic Pathologist salary in the United States was $561,332. The average hourly pay for a Forensic Pathologist is $151.04.
Top 3 states paying the highest average Forensic Pathologist salary are Texas, with an average salary of $407,190, 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 Cuyahoga County (OH).
| Employer | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Stanislaus County, CA | $532,336 |
| Ada County, ID | $340,897 |
| Cuyahoga County, OH | $303,389 |
| Fresno County, CA | $302,277 |
| Riverside County, CA | $292,346 |
| County of El Paso, CO | $250,978 |
| Job Title | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Forensic Scientist | $76,976 |
| Forensic Technician | $47,384 |
| Forensic Investigator | $63,178 |
| Forensic Chemist | $67,663 |
| Forensic Specialist | $99,465 |
| Forensic Supervisor | $83,230 |
| Forensic Laboratory Manager | $102,670 |
| Forensic Autopsy Technician | $45,205 |
| Forensic Interviewer | $58,613 |
| Forensic Analyst | $62,004 |
Select a state to view specific salary for Forensic Pathologist and other interesting information
| State | Average Salary | Records Number |
|---|---|---|
| California | $341,124 | 14 |
| Colorado | $104,490 | 6 |
| Idaho | $293,205 | 4 |
| Ohio | $289,158 | 6 |
| South Carolina | $66,950 | 1 |
| Tennessee | $178,593 | 1 |
| Texas | $407,190 | 1 |
| Washington | $236,271 | 1 |
