Forensic Pathologist Salary in Asheville, NC

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How much does a Forensic Pathologist make in Asheville, NC? The average Forensic Pathologist salary in Asheville, NC is $286,891 as of April 24, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $244,337 and $341,557. 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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Assistant Forensic Pathologist | 65 Days Off Per Yr. | No Call | IA

Jackson Physician Search - Des Moines , IA

A reputable county in Iowa is seeking an Assistant Forensic Pathologist to work alongside the Chief Medical Examiner. The Opportunity • MD or DO - BC/BE in anatomic/forensic pathology required • ...

HealtheCareers.com - 11 days ago

Forensic Pathologist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Western Tennessee

LocumTenens.com - Franklin , TN

About the facility A medical examiners office is seeking a forensic pathologist for locum tenens coverage. They must be board-certified in Forensics Path. We are willing to license for this position

HealtheCareers.com - 27 days ago

Forensic Pathologist

AMN Healthcare - McFarland , WI

& Requirements Forensic Pathologist StartDate: ASAP Pay Rate: $270000.00 - $270000.00 The Dane County Medical Examiner's Office is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible forensic pathologist to ...

HealtheCareers.com - 61 days ago

444K Forensic Pathology | Illinois University City | No Call | Mixed Coroner ME

Jackson Physician Search - Urbana , IL

Champaign County Coroner is seeking a BC/BE Forensic Pathologist to join their dynamic team in Urbana, Illinois. The Opportunity * Choose your compensation structure: Salaried with benefits or ...

HealtheCareers.com - 29 days ago

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 - 19 days ago

Forensic Pathology Physician

AMN Healthcare - Rockledge , FL

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

HealtheCareers.com - 61 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

Understand the problems surrounding the notification of the next of kin and application of methods of assistance.

May 06, 2023

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.

May 10, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Forensic Pathologist in Asheville, NC

Average Base Salary

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244337

341557

286891

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

249855

352514

294347

What is the average salary for Forensic Pathologist in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Forensic Pathologist in Asheville, NC. The base salary for Forensic Pathologist ranges from $244,337 to $341,557 with the average base salary of $286,891. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $249,855 to $352,514 with the average total cash compensation of $294,347.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$286,891	$244,337 - $341,557
Bonus	$7,456	$5,518 - $10,958
Total Pay	$294,347	$249,855 - $352,514

* 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.

Forensic Pathologist Salary Near Asheville, NC

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Asheville, NC
CITY, STATE Johnson City, TN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $231,399 - $323,472	COMPARE TO Asheville, NC
CITY, STATE Greenville, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $251,223 - $351,183	COMPARE TO Asheville, NC
CITY, STATE Spartanburg, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $249,893 - $349,324	COMPARE TO Asheville, NC
CITY, STATE Kingsport, TN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $232,266 - $324,683	COMPARE TO Asheville, NC
CITY, STATE Hickory, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $257,960 - $360,601	COMPARE TO Asheville, NC
CITY, STATE Anderson, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $249,255 - $348,432	COMPARE TO Asheville, NC

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About Asheville, North Carolina

Asheville is a city and the county seat of Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States. It is the largest city in Western North Carolina, and the 12th-most populous city in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The city's population was 89,121 according to 2016 estimates. It is the principal city in the four-county Asheville metropolitan area, with a population of 424,858 in 2010. Asheville is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains at the confluence of the Swannanoa River and the French Broad River. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 45.3 square miles (117....

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