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Forensic Pathologist Salary Data

Median

$348,625

Average

$348,625

25th

$266,000

75th

$431,250

Based on 2 physician salaries

Salary Distribution

$266,000 – $431,250
25th
$266,000
Median
$348,625
75th
$431,250
Middle 50% earn
$266,000 – $431,250
Median salary
$348,625
Average salary
$348,625

Salary Range

Minimum$266,000
Maximum$431,250

Percentiles

25th$266,000
75th$431,250

Breakdown

Monthly$29,052
Hourly$168

Salary Range and Market Analysis

Based on 2 verified salary submissions, total compensation for Forensic Pathologist ranges from $266,000 to $431,250, with top performers (90th percentile) earning up to $431,250 annually. The median salary for this subspecialty is below the general Pathologist average.

Career Growth and Subspecialty Trends

Entry-level Forensic Pathologist positions start at $266,000, while those with more than 10 years of experience earn a typical salary of $431,250 – a 62% increase.

Practice Settings and Employers

Most commonly, Forensic Pathologist physicians work in Academic settings (50% of submissions). Base salary makes up 87% of total compensation ($303,000), with the rest from bonuses, profit sharing, and incentives.

Work-Life Balance

Forensic Pathologist physicians report 5.0/5 career satisfaction, with 100% saying they would choose this subspecialty again.

About Forensic Pathologist

Focuses on specialized forensic procedures and treatments within pathology, providing expert care in this specific area.

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Salary Distribution

Distribution based on 2 verified physician salary submissions.

Median Salary: $348,625

Physician Satisfaction in Forensic Pathologist

Satisfaction Rating

5.0/5

Average satisfaction rating reported by Forensic Pathologist physicians (1-5 scale).

Would Choose Again

100%

Percentage of Forensic Pathologist physicians who would choose this specialty again.

Career Satisfaction

Physicians cite the variety of cases and patient relationships as most rewarding aspects of this specialty.

Primary Challenges

On-call demands, administrative burden, and work-life balance are cited as the top challenges.

Pathology Forensic Salaries by State

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Salary by Practice Type

Academic
Average Salary
$431,250
Sample Size
1 submissions
Hospital-employed
Average Salary
$266,000
Sample Size
1 submissions
Practice TypeAverage SalarySample Size
Academic$431,2501 submissions
Hospital-employed$266,0001 submissions

* Small sample sizes may affect data reliability.

Salary by Experience Level

6-10 years
Average Salary
$266,000
Sample Size
1 submissions
11-15 years
Average Salary
$431,250
Sample Size
1 submissions
Years of ExperienceAverage SalarySample Size
6-10 years$266,0001 submissions
11-15 years$431,2501 submissions

* Experience levels with fewer than 3 submissions may be omitted for privacy.

Take-Home Pay Calculator

Total Salary
$348,625
Federal Income Tax
-$92,392
State Income Tax
-$17,431
FICA Tax
-$16,846
Take-Home Pay
$221,956
Monthly
$18,496
Taxes (36.3%)
Take-Home (63.7%)
Based on single filing status in US. Results may vary.

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