$348,625
$348,625
$266,000
$431,250
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.
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.
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.
Forensic Pathologist physicians report 5.0/5 career satisfaction, with 100% saying they would choose this subspecialty again.
Focuses on specialized forensic procedures and treatments within pathology, providing expert care in this specific area.
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Distribution based on 2 verified physician salary submissions.
Median Salary: $348,625
Average satisfaction rating reported by Forensic Pathologist physicians (1-5 scale).
Percentage of Forensic Pathologist physicians who would choose this specialty again.
Physicians cite the variety of cases and patient relationships as most rewarding aspects of this specialty.
On-call demands, administrative burden, and work-life balance are cited as the top challenges.
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| Practice Type | Average Salary | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| Academic | $431,250 | 1 submissions |
| Hospital-employed | $266,000 | 1 submissions |
* Small sample sizes may affect data reliability.
| Years of Experience | Average Salary | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| 6-10 years | $266,000 | 1 submissions |
| 11-15 years | $431,250 | 1 submissions |
* Experience levels with fewer than 3 submissions may be omitted for privacy.