Hourly Wage for Forensic Pathologist Salary in the United States

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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 $150 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $128 and $178. 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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Forensics Pathology - Brody School of Medicine

ECU Health - Greenville , NC

... BC forensic/autopsy pathologist. Applicants should be board certified by the American Board of Pathology in either anatomic pathology (AP) or anatomic and clinical pathology (AP/CP) and if not ...

PracticeLink - 12 days ago

Physician Pathology-Forensic - Make up to 290,000/annually

AMN Healthcare, Inc. - Detroit , MI

Job Description & Requirements Forensic Pathologist StartDate: ASAP Pay Rate: $275000.00 - $290000.00 Wayne Health and Wayne State University Seek a Forensic Pathologist | Excellent, Supportive Team ...

DocCafe.com - 47 days ago

Physician Pathology-Forensic - Make up to 280,000/annually

AMN Healthcare, Inc. - Rockledge , FL

... Forensic Pathologist, Criminal Pathologist, Medical Examiner, Me, Pathology Lab, Pathology ... Laboratory, Cytologic, Pathology, Healthcare, Health Care, Medical, Medical Technology, Patient ...

DocCafe.com - 47 days ago

Toxicologist

WV Departments of Health, Health Facilities, and Human Services - Charleston , WV

The Chief Toxicologist provides direct support to the forensic pathologists who are on staff at the OCME. Relevant features: ● Code-mandated single-mission office to determine cause and manner of ...

LinkedIn - 8 days ago

Physician Pathology - Competitive Salary

RecruitWell - Greenville , NC

Established program with two forensic pathologists and one pathologist assistant in the Eastern Regional Autopsy Center in Greenville, North Carolina * Eastern Regional Autopsy Center completes 600 ...

DocCafe.com - 62 days ago

Deputy Chief Medical Examiner

WV Departments of Health, Health Facilities, and Human Services - Charleston , WV

Successful completion of an American Board of Pathology (ABP) approved forensic pathology fellowship and ABP Certification or eligibility in Anatomic Pathology (AP) or Anatomic and Clinical Pathology ...

LinkedIn - 71 days ago

What does a Forensic Pathologist do?

Common responsibilities of a Forensic Pathologist

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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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 $128 to $178 with the average hourly pay of $150. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $130 to $184 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $154.

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