SALARY
Salary ranges from $100 000 - $400 000.
Here is a sample of a career path and the salaries associated with them:
Resident - $44 000 to $80 000 annually
Staff Forensic Pathologist - $100 000 to $300 000 annually
Director of Pathology - $200 000 to $400 000 or more annually
The salary of forensic pathologists is expected to increase in the next couple decades due to the growth of the population. The senior population will sky-rocket, bringing a high demand of forensic pathologists. With the increased demands, the responsibilities will increase, and in the end increase the salary to reimburse the hard work.