What are the main factors that influence a Forensic Pathologist's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Forensic Pathologist's salary?

A Forensic Pathologist's salary grows with experience: starting around $324,789 for beginners, reaching about $327,758 at mid-level, and approach $335,403 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Forensic Pathologist?

Forensic Pathologist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Forensic Pathologist roles are District of Columbia $366,701, California $365,310, Massachusetts $360,442. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Forensic Pathologist roles make?

Salaries for Forensic Pathologist level roles vary by specialization: Oral Pathologist: $336,954; Anatomical Pathologist: $335,787; Surgical Pathologist: $332,914; Staff Pathologist: $331,197; Pathologist: $327,700.

Forensic Pathologist Salary in Delaware

How much does a Forensic Pathologist make in Delaware?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a Forensic Pathologist in Delaware is $335,403 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $161.

However, a Forensic Pathologist's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $402,886
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $314,693 to $370,726
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $295,838

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Forensic Pathologist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$370,726	$30,894	$7,129	$178
Average	$335,403	$27,950	$6,450	$161
25th Percentile	$314,693	$26,224	$6,052	$151

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Key Factors That Influence Forensic Pathologist Salaries

A Forensic Pathologist's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Forensic Pathologist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Forensic Pathologist's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $324,789
Early Career (1-2 years): $326,273
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $327,758
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $329,836
Expert (over 8 years): $335,403

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Forensic Pathologist	$324,789
Intermediate Level Forensic Pathologist	$326,273
Senior Level Forensic Pathologist	$327,758
Specialist Level Forensic Pathologist	$329,836
Expert Level Forensic Pathologist	$335,403

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How Do Forensic Pathologist Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Forensic Pathologists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $366,701.
California: $365,310.
Massachusetts: $360,442.

District of Columbia $366,701 California $365,310 Massachusetts $360,442 Washington $359,117 New Jersey $358,984 Alaska $358,521 Connecticut $353,950 New York $352,096

Hawaii $346,167 Rhode Island $343,385 Maryland $341,497 Minnesota $338,914 Colorado $337,920 Illinois $337,589 Oregon $336,331 Delaware $335,403

New Hampshire $334,820 Virginia $333,515 Pennsylvania $329,707 Nevada $327,786 North Dakota $327,156 Michigan $326,163 Wisconsin $325,798 Vermont $325,070

Texas $323,050 Maine $322,917 Arizona $322,718 Ohio $322,487 Georgia $319,440 Indiana $317,916 Wyoming $317,618 Utah $317,154

Iowa $316,956 Kansas $315,366 Louisiana $314,902 North Carolina $314,737 Missouri $314,670 Florida $313,379 Montana $312,683 Nebraska $312,021

Kentucky $311,656 South Carolina $310,332 Tennessee $309,504 Idaho $309,172 New Mexico $306,755 Oklahoma $306,225 Alabama $304,271 South Dakota $300,992

Arkansas $299,203 West Virginia $298,243 Mississippi $295,361

Top Paying Cities for Forensic Pathologists

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $333,893
Little Creek: $336,337
Magnolia: $335,854

Lincoln, DE $333,893 Little Creek, DE $336,337 Magnolia, DE $335,854 Milford, DE $334,741 Marydel, DE $335,291 Millsboro, DE $332,492 Millville, DE $333,005 Milton, DE $333,582

Nassau, DE $333,823 Ocean View, DE $332,949 Rehoboth Beach, DE $333,588 Seaford, DE $333,777 Selbyville, DE $332,396 Smyrna, DE $336,569 Viola, DE $335,019 Woodside, DE $335,920

Bear, DE $335,145 Newark, DE $335,019 Claymont, DE $335,705 Delaware City, DE $335,354 Hockessin, DE $334,989 Kirkwood, DE $335,291 Middletown, DE $335,420 Montchanin, DE $335,065

New Castle, DE $335,115 Odessa, DE $335,585 Port Penn, DE $335,811 Rockland, DE $335,099 Saint Georges, DE $335,314 Townsend, DE $335,830 Winterthur, DE $335,138 Lewes, DE $333,711

Wilmington, DE $335,006 Dover, DE $336,337 Dover Afb, DE $334,565 Bethany Beach, DE $332,598 Bethel, DE $332,942 Bridgeville, DE $333,727 Camden Wyoming, DE $335,390 Cheswold, DE $336,228

Clayton, DE $336,238 Dagsboro, DE $332,366 Delmar, DE $331,833 Ellendale, DE $332,840 Felton, DE $334,714 Fenwick Island, DE $332,439 Frankford, DE $331,859 Frederica, DE $335,046

Georgetown, DE $332,240 Greenwood, DE $333,780 Harbeson, DE $332,595 Harrington, DE $334,290 Hartly, DE $335,330 Houston, DE $333,813 Kenton, DE $336,254 Laurel, DE $332,042

Yorklyn, DE $335,089

Forensic Pathologist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Forensic Pathologist's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$314,693

Average $335,403/year

$370,726

$26,224

Average $27,950/month

$30,894

$6,052

Average $6,450/week

$7,129

$151

Average $161/hour

$178

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$370,726	$30,894	$7,129	$178
Average	$335,403	$27,950	$6,450	$161
25th Percentile	$314,693	$26,224	$6,052	$151

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