The median Forensic Pathology Assistant salary is $81.60 per hour, or $169,728 per year, based on 313 job postings across 28 states. Compare pay by location, employer, shift, and contract type.
$81.60
Median hourly
$169,728
Annual salary
$75-$90
Pay range
28
States tracked
Salary guide
A typical Forensic Pathology Assistant earns $81.60/hr, with most posted roles landing between $78.15 and $85.40/hr.
Recent posted pay is down, with the last 30 days showing -2.2% movement versus the prior period.
Location matters: White Plains, NEW YORK is currently among the highest-paying cities, while Huntington, NEW YORK sits near the lower end.
30-day market pulse
Compare the most recent 30 days of job postings against the previous 30 days. Use this as a quick read on whether pay and hiring volume are moving together.
Posted pay
-2.2%
Current median: $81.40/hr
Prior period: $83.22/hr
Job openings
+15%
46 recent postings
Previous period: 40 postings
Daily pay signal
$80.85/hr latest
Year-over-year
Building
We are collecting enough historical Forensic Pathology Assistant postings to show a reliable year-over-year pay comparison.
Pay is moving down in recent listings, falling from $83.22/hr to $81.40/hr.
Pay range
The middle band is usually the most useful offer benchmark. The 10th and 90th percentiles show the broader market floor and ceiling.
Entry / low
$74.57
$155,106/yr
Median
$81.60
$169,728/yr
Top earners
$90.00
$187,200/yr
MARKET TRENDS
Month-over-month median hourly pay and posting volume.
| Month | Median Hourly | Postings |
|---|---|---|
Apr 2026Current | $82.33/hr | 42 |
Mar 2026 | $83.12/hr | 44 |
Feb 2026 | $84.60/hr | 54 |
Jan 2026 | $81.05/hr | 75 |
Dec 2025 | $79.72/hr | 54 |
Nov 2025 | $83.57/hr | 44 |
BY LOCATION
See how pay varies across the country. Ranked by job volume.
Estimated from national data
~$84.20
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Estimated from national data
~$89.27
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14 postings · 9 companies
$80.49
$78-$84
Estimated from national data
~$91.59
—
Estimated from national data
~$72.53
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Estimated from national data
~$70.27
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6 postings · 4 companies
$76.03
$75-$77
11 postings · 11 companies
$81.60
$80-$83
Estimated from national data
~$82.53
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7 postings · 6 companies
$76.00
$70-$81
34 postings · 16 companies
$84.00
$81-$89
Estimated from national data
~$90.03
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Estimated from national data
~$71.38
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22 postings · 18 companies
$80.63
$76-$82
8 postings · 8 companies
$81.89
$81-$84
Estimated from national data
~$91.37
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Estimated from national data
~$94.68
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Estimated from national data
~$92.01
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Estimated from national data
~$71.85
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Estimated from national data
~$82.04
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6 postings · 3 companies
$88.80
$83-$91
48 postings · 21 companies
$80.57
$78-$84
Estimated from national data
~$75.56
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Estimated from national data
~$71.69
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Estimated from national data
~$87.09
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Estimated from national data
~$80.59
—
Estimated from national data
~$73.87
—
Estimated from national data
~$76.55
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Estimated from national data
~$80.39
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Estimated from national data
~$77.28
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Estimated from national data
~$79.69
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Estimated from national data
~$89.89
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68 postings · 25 companies
$83.22
$79-$87
Estimated from national data
~$79.42
—
Estimated from national data
~$77.94
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12 postings · 10 companies
$80.50
$78-$89
Estimated from national data
~$77.37
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Estimated from national data
~$74.92
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11 postings · 10 companies
$78.38
$77-$79
5 postings · 3 companies
$95.00
$85-$95
Estimated from national data
~$83.04
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Estimated from national data
~$72.84
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14 postings · 4 companies
$86.08
$80-$88
Estimated from national data
~$84.18
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Estimated from national data
~$82.61
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Estimated from national data
~$94.18
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Estimated from national data
~$81.55
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Estimated from national data
~$89.83
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12 postings · 11 companies
$85.20
$81-$86
8 postings · 7 companies
$83.15
$82-$86
Estimated from national data
~$83.63
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Est.Estimated values are based on national averages.
BY CITY
See which cities offer the highest and lowest Forensic Pathology Assistant salaries.
White Plains
New York · 29 postings
$86.88/hr
Nashville
Tennessee · 14 postings
$86.08/hr
Morgantown
West Virginia · 12 postings
$85.20/hr
Athens
Georgia · 32 postings
$84.32/hr
Tucson
Arizona · 12 postings
$81.86/hr
Huntington
New York · 10 postings
$76.53/hr
Syracuse
New York · 11 postings
$79.58/hr
Pittsfield
Massachusetts · 40 postings
$80.49/hr
Cleveland
Ohio · 11 postings
$80.50/hr
Mattoon
Illinois · 19 postings
$81.10/hr
BY EMPLOYER
See which companies pay the most and least for Forensic Pathology Assistant positions.
Adn Healthcare
9 postings
$88.13/hr
Leaderstat
9 postings
$87.36/hr
Assured Nursing
5 postings
$85.85/hr
Genie Healthcare
11 postings
$84.28/hr
Prime Staffing
5 postings
$84.00/hr
Supplemental Health Care
17 postings
$75.68/hr
Medical Solutions Allied
24 postings
$79.06/hr
Nightingale Nurses
9 postings
$79.35/hr
Pride Health
8 postings
$79.67/hr
Trustaff Allied
36 postings
$80.50/hr
RELATED POSITIONS
| Job Title | Postings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Pathology Assistant | 304 | $81.60/hr |
| Anatomic Pathology Assistant | 9 | $80.65/hr |
PAY FACTORS
How shift type, contract length, and employment type impact Forensic Pathology Assistant salaries.
FAQ
The median Forensic Pathology Assistant salary is $81.60 per hour, or $169,728 annually. Pay ranges from $74.57/hr (10th percentile) to $90.00/hr (90th percentile) depending on location, experience, and employer.
Based on 313 job postings, the highest paying states for Forensic Pathology Assistants include Rhode Island, Maryland, Tennessee. Pay rates vary based on cost of living, demand, and state regulations.
There are currently 313 Forensic Pathology Assistant job postings across 28 states, from 49 different healthcare employers.
Forensic Pathology Assistant pay varies based on geographic location, years of experience, certifications, shift differentials (nights/weekends), employment type (travel vs. staff), facility type, and specialized skills. Travel contracts typically pay higher hourly rates.
Forensic Pathology Assistant pay is currently trending downward. Over the past 30 days, median hourly rates decreased 2.2%.
Forensic Pathology Assistant pay varies by specialty and setting. Travel positions typically pay $3.80 to $8.40 more per hour than staff positions. Night shifts and weekend differentials also increase earnings.
Pay varies significantly by location. Top paying cities like White Plains offer $86.88/hr, while lower cost areas may pay around $76.53/hr. However, rural areas often offer signing bonuses and housing stipends to attract talent.
Entry-level Forensic Pathology Assistants typically earn around $74.57 to $78.15 per hour ($155,106 to $162,552 annually). With experience, pay increases toward the median of $81.60/hr.
DATA METHOD
Source
Based on 313 active postings with listed compensation for Forensic Pathology Assistant. We prioritize postings with explicit hourly or annual pay and exclude rows without usable compensation signals from salary percentiles.
Range
Percentiles show the spread of posted pay, not a guaranteed offer or take-home pay after taxes. State and city views use available market observations and label estimated values when direct samples are limited.
Freshness
Current dataset window: 2025-11-01 to 2026-04-30. Recent trend cards compare the latest posting window with the prior period so short-term pay movement is separated from the full historical median.
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