Hourly wage for Forensic Pathologist

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As of April 01, 2025, the average hourly pay of Forensic Pathologist in the United States is $154. While Salary.com is seeing that Forensic Pathologist salary in the US can go up to $210 or down to $110, but most earn between $131 and $183. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Forensic Pathologist in the United States.

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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.

December 16, 2022

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.

April 23, 2023

Communicate effectively verbally and in writing to audiences of various social, cultural, ethnic, educational, and economic backgrounds.

February 12, 2023

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

February 16, 2023

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.

March 15, 2023

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.

April 19, 2023

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.

May 06, 2023

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Average Hourly Wage

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154

Average Total Hourly Cash Compensation

Includes base and short-term incentives

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158

These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Forensic Pathologist in the United States. The average hourly rate for Forensic Pathologist ranges from $131 to $183 with the average hourly pay of $154. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $134 to $189 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $158.

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