How Much Money Does A Forensic Pathologist Make A Year

How much does a Forensic Pathologist make? The average Forensic Pathologist salary is $91,621 as of October 29, 2021, but the salary range typically falls between $76,536 and $101,024. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Barton Associates - Houston , TX

Our client, a clinic, is looking for a forensic pathologist to begin coverage immediately. Hours include 8a - 5p as well as 24 call coverage/occasional weekend coverage. Cases you will be handling ...

Barton Associates - 15 days ago

Sparrow Health System - Lansing , MI

Sparrow Hospital, located in Lansing, Michigan is seeking a dynamic BC/BE Forensic Pathologist/Assistant Medical Director to join two board certified forensic pathologists in our NAME Accredited ...

TheJobNetwork - 26 days ago

Barton Associates - Houston , TX

Looking for your next locum tenens opportunity? Our client in Texas is seeking a physician for long-term coverage starting in October. The selected provider will work full-time Monday through Friday ...

Barton Associates - 57 days ago

LocumTenens.com - Atlanta , GA

Pathology-Forensic opening in Atlanta, Georgia. This and other physician jobs brought to you by DocCafe.com A facility is looking for a Forensic Pathologist to assist with ongoing locum tenens ...

DocCafe.com - 13 days ago

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MedCareers - 82 days ago

Staff Care - Fort Wayne , IN

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MedCareers - 87 days ago

What does a Forensic Pathologist do?

Forensic Pathologist in Boise, ID

Observes, records and preserves any objects or personal property related to deaths, including objects such as medication and suicide notes, DNA evidence, fingerprints, trace evidence fibers, etc.

July 03, 2021

Examines human bodies in order to determine the cause and manner of death using various sources of information as well as the performance of autopsy.

July 11, 2021

Provides forensic medical information and consultation services to families of the decedents, the legal community and others regarding case findings.

February 27, 2021

Assists the Chief Medical Examiner in assessing the quality of services provided, helps ensure that staff and visitors conform with office and department safety policies at scenes and in the autopsy room, and assists in the development of office safety policies and in the development of office emergency preparedness plans.

March 19, 2021

Performs chemical and/or microscopic examination of tissues and fluids, and submits samples of body fluids, tissues and other findings to laboratories for toxicology and clinical laboratory examination when analysis may be required.

May 10, 2021

Meets and/or speaks with families to discuss the results of the autopsy and the particulars of the death investigation and communicates with the media and other interested parties about the autopsy report.

May 23, 2021

Collects evidence and preserves it using accepted chain of custody procedures, documents findings at autopsy including pertinent traumatic injuries in the form of a written report, and photographs pertinent findings and traumatic injuries.

June 15, 2021

Forensic Pathologist Salary in Major Cities

This chart shows the salary comparison for Forensic Pathologist between major cities. San Francisco City consistently ranks #1 as of October 29, 2021. Click on the chart to see the detail salary data for Forensic Pathologist in each city.

Average Salary Range for Forensic Pathologist

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What is the average salary for Forensic Pathologist in 2021?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Forensic Pathologist in the United States. The base salary for Forensic Pathologist ranges from $76,536 to $101,024 with the average base salary of $91,621. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $78,513 to $113,805 with the average total cash compensation of $95,961.

View Average Salary for Forensic Pathologist as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$91,621	$76,536 - $101,024
Bonus	$4,340	$1,977 - $12,781
Total Pay	$95,961	$78,513 - $113,805

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

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Comments about Forensic Pathologist

What's the difference between Pathologist and Forensic Pathologist?

According to our latest salary estimation on October 29, 2021. The average salary of Forensic Pathologist is $91,621, and the average salary of Pathologist is $285,800. The average salary of Pathologist is higher than Forensic Pathologist. ( 2021-10-29 salary.com )

I am a Forensic Pathologist, which location's salary is higher, Brockton, MA or Stratford, CT?

Stratford, CT typically sees higher pay than Brockton, MA for Forensic Pathologist. a Forensic Pathologist Salary in Stratford, CT is $104,081 as of October 29, 2021; a Forensic Pathologist Salary in Brockton, MA is $99,226 as of October 29, 2021. ( 2021-10-29 salary.com )

Forensic Pathologist Frequently Asked Questions

Why does the salary of a Forensic Pathologist vary from city to city?

The cost of living is tied to salaries. If the expenses are higher in a particular city, then the wage level will be higher as well to afford the people can opportunity to live there. This is why you're always going to make more money in New York City for example, than in a small town. ( 2021-10-29 salary.com )

What are the Pay Factors for Forensic Pathologist?

Salary ranges for a Forensic Pathologist can vary widely, depending on the city and several other pay factors, including (but not limited to) education level, certifications, additional skills, and work experience. Click here to view Eight Factors That Can Affect Your Pay ( 2021-10-29 salary.com )

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