Forensic Pathologist Assistant

Forensic Pathologist Assistant Salary

$30.5K

$117.5K

$187.5K

$115,082

/year

$55.33

/hour

Forensic Pathologist Assistant Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$115,082

Columbus

Ohio

$111,157

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    How much does a Forensic Pathologist Assistant make?

    As of Aug 10, 2026, the average annual pay for a Forensic Pathologist Assistant in the United States is $115,082 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $55.33 an hour. This is the equivalent of $2,213/week or $9,590/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $187,500 and as low as $30,500, the majority of Forensic Pathologist Assistant salaries currently range between $90,500 (25th percentile) to $140,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $166,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Forensic Pathologist Assistant varies greatly (by as much as 49500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Forensic Pathologist Assistant in your area makes on average $111,157 per year, or $3,925 (3.411%) less than the national average annual salary of $115,082. Ohio ranks number 41 out of 50 states nationwide for Forensic Pathologist Assistant salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Forensic Pathologist Assistant jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Forensic Pathologist Assistant Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Forensic Pathologist Assistant job is above the national average. Topping the list is Two Rivers, WI, , with Berkeley, CA, and Redwood City, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. Redwood City, CA, beats the national average by $25,819 (22.4%), and Two Rivers, WI, furthers that trend with another $40,204 (34.9%) above the $115,082 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Forensic Pathologist Assistant appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 13% between Two Rivers, WI, and Stanford, CA, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Forensic Pathologist Assistant role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Two Rivers, WI

    $155,286

    $74.66

    Berkeley, CA

    $140,911

    $67.75

    Redwood City, CA

    $140,901

    $67.74

    Sitka, AK

    $138,637

    $66.65

    Vancouver, WA

    $136,515

    $65.63

    Los Altos, CA

    $136,292

    $65.53

    Justin, TX

    $135,909

    $65.34

    Menlo Park, CA

    $135,619

    $65.20

    San Francisco, CA

    $135,586

    $65.19

    Stanford, CA

    $135,391

    $65.09

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Forensic Pathologist Assistant Jobs in the U.S.

    Analyzing some similar jobs related to the Forensic Pathologist Assistant job category, we found that Cdi Rn jobs have average salaries similar than Forensic Pathologist Assistant jobs.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Cdi Rn

    $99,696

    $47.93

    Clinical Documentation Specialist

    $81,742

    $39.30

    Advanced Clinical Specialist

    $69,454

    $33.39

    Nurse Coder

    $57,182

    $27.49

    Education Support Specialist Ii

    $51,399

    $24.71

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    Infographic detailing Forensic Pathologist Assistant salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $115,082 per year or $55.33 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.