Hourly Wage for Forensic Pathologist Salary in the United States

How much does a Forensic Pathologist make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Forensic Pathologist in the United States is $43 as of September 25, 2020, but the salary range typically falls between $36 and $48. Hourly rate 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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Forensic Pathologist

Barton Associates - Anchorage , AK

A client in Alaska is looking for forensic pathologist who can assist with a locum tenens assignment starting in November. The client needs a provider who can work Monday - Friday, 8 hours per day

Barton Associates - 11 days ago

Forensic Pathologist

Barton Associates - Juneau , AK

A client in Alaska is looking for forensic pathologist who can assist with a locum tenens assignment starting in November. The client needs a provider who can work Monday - Friday, 8 hours per day

Barton Associates - 11 days ago

Forensic Pathologist

Barton Associates - Fairbanks , AK

A client in Alaska is looking for forensic pathologist who can assist with a locum tenens assignment starting in November. The client needs a provider who can work Monday - Friday, 8 hours per day

Barton Associates - 11 days ago

Forensic Pathologist

Barton Associates - Albuquerque , NM

Our client in New Mexico is looking for a forensic pathologist who can provide locum tenens coverage for about 6 months - 1 year beginning in January. The provider will fill a gap in coverage of 1-2 ...

Barton Associates - 9 days ago

Forensic Pathologist

Barton Associates - Santa Fe , NM

Our client in New Mexico is looking for a forensic pathologist who can provide locum tenens coverage for about 6 months - 1 year beginning in January. The provider will fill a gap in coverage of 1-2 ...

Barton Associates - 9 days ago

Forensic Pathologist

Barton Associates - Roswell , NM

Our client in New Mexico is looking for a forensic pathologist who can provide locum tenens coverage for about 6 months - 1 year beginning in January. The provider will fill a gap in coverage of 1-2 ...

Barton Associates - 9 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.

January 24, 2020

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 08, 2020

Forensic Pathologist

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.

December 25, 2019

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

December 28, 2019

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.

March 08, 2020

Reviews deaths reported to the Office of the Medical Examiner as required by Colorado Statute and determines which cases will require an autopsy or visual examination.

April 01, 2020

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

April 17, 2020

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Average Hourly Wage

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43

Average Total Hourly Cash Compensation

Includes base and short-term incentives

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45

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 $36 to $48 with the average hourly pay of $43. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $37 to $54 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $45.

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