Forensic Pathologist Salary in Louisville, KY

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How much does a Forensic Pathologist make in Louisville, KY? The average Forensic Pathologist salary in Louisville, KY is $298,441 as of April 24, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $254,174 and $355,308. 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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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 - 15 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 - 78 days ago

Deputy Medical Examiner

Ozaukee County - Port Washington , WI

... of a forensic pathologist to provide cause of death from a medical standpoint. Essential Functions and Responsibilities The following duties are primarily performed and are essential for this ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 1 day ago

Autopsy Diener (Morgue Technician)

Sanford Federal - San Diego , CA

The Autopsy Diener will work closely with laboratory leadership, autopsy pathologist, and residents ... Experience and knowledge in autopsy techniques, including specialized forensic techniques

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 39 days ago

Adult/Pediatric Neuropsychologist

NORTHEAST NEUROPSYCHOLOGY, LLC - Cheshire , CT

... and forensic cases. * Collaborate with a talented team of neuropsychologists, clinical psychologists, psychopharmacologists, and speech pathologists in a supportive, team-oriented setting

LinkedIn - 78 days ago

Adult/Pediatric Clinical Psychologists

NORTHEAST NEUROPSYCHOLOGY, LLC - Cheshire , CT

... and forensic concerns. * Providing therapy and consultations through telehealth services or in ... and speech pathologists in a supportive, team-oriented environment. * Contributing to our ...

LinkedIn - 78 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 Louisville, KY

Average Base Salary

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254174

355308

298441

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

259915

366707

306197

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 Louisville, KY. The base salary for Forensic Pathologist ranges from $254,174 to $355,308 with the average base salary of $298,441. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $259,915 to $366,707 with the average total cash compensation of $306,197.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$298,441	$254,174 - $355,308
Bonus	$7,756	$5,741 - $11,399
Total Pay	$306,197	$259,915 - $366,707

* 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 Louisville, KY

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Louisville, KY
CITY, STATE Frankfort, KY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $243,060 - $339,773	COMPARE TO Louisville, KY
CITY, STATE Lexington, KY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $249,308 - $348,507	COMPARE TO Louisville, KY
CITY, STATE Bloomington, IN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $244,906 - $342,352	COMPARE TO Louisville, KY
CITY, STATE Richmond, KY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $246,868 - $345,095	COMPARE TO Louisville, KY
CITY, STATE Owensboro, KY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $249,699 - $349,053	COMPARE TO Louisville, KY
CITY, STATE Covington, KY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $259,996 - $363,448	COMPARE TO Louisville, KY

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About Louisville, Kentucky

Louisville and Jefferson County have a combined area of 397.68 square miles (1,030.0 km2), of which 380.46 square miles (985.4 km2) is land and 17.23 square miles (44.6 km2) (4.33%) is covered by water. Louisville is southeasterly situated along the border between Kentucky and Indiana, the Ohio River, in north-central Kentucky at the Falls of the Ohio. Although situated in a Southern state, Louisville is influenced by both Southern and Midwestern culture. It is sometimes referred to as either one of the northernmost Southern cities or as one of the southernmost Northern cities in the United St...

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About Louisville, Kentucky Louisville and Jefferson County have a combined area of 397.68 square miles (1,030.0 km2), of which 380.46 square miles (985.4 km2) is land and 17.23 ....More

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