Forensic pathologist demographics and statistics in the US
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Forensic pathologist gender statistics
52.4% of forensic pathologists are women and 47.6% of forensic pathologists are men.
- Female, 52.4%
- Male, 47.6%
Forensic pathologist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% |
| Male | 47.6% |
Forensic pathologist gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$57,321
Female income
$52,496
Forensic pathologist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in forensic pathologist positions over time. Currently, 52.4% of forensic pathologists are female.
Forensic pathologist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 57.83% | 42.17% |
| 2011 | 54.04% | 45.96% |
| 2012 | 54.50% | 45.50% |
| 2013 | 51.61% | 48.39% |
| 2014 | 52.72% | 47.28% |
| 2015 | 50.85% | 49.15% |
| 2016 | 53.00% | 47.00% |
| 2017 | 52.81% | 47.19% |
| 2018 | 51.34% | 48.66% |
| 2019 | 50.04% | 49.96% |
| 2020 | 48.49% | 51.51% |
| 2021 | 47.62% | 52.38% |
Forensic pathologist related jobs gender ratio
We compared forensic pathologists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, timber buyer and chief estimator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Wedding Coordinator | 9% | 91% |
| Conference Planning Manager | 9% | 91% |
| Human Resources Administrative Assistant | 9% | 91% |
| Forensic Pathologist | 48% | 52% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Forensic pathologist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among forensic pathologists is White, which makes up 68.2% of all forensic pathologists. Comparatively, 11.4% of forensic pathologists are Hispanic or Latino and 8.7% of forensic pathologists are Black or African American.
- White, 68.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.4%
- Black or African American, 8.7%
- Asian, 6.6%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Forensic pathologist race
| Forensic pathologist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.4% |
| Black or African American | 8.7% |
| Asian | 6.6% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Forensic pathologist race and ethnicity over time
See how forensic pathologist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Forensic pathologist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.36% | 9.80% | 4.88% | 8.50% |
| 2011 | 76.27% | 8.56% | 5.01% | 7.58% |
| 2012 | 75.12% | 9.09% | 4.79% | 8.12% |
| 2013 | 74.25% | 8.56% | 5.55% | 8.71% |
| 2014 | 74.41% | 9.23% | 5.22% | 8.41% |
| 2015 | 73.48% | 9.49% | 5.84% | 8.55% |
| 2016 | 73.55% | 7.96% | 5.92% | 9.40% |
| 2017 | 74.01% | 8.35% | 5.93% | 9.12% |
| 2018 | 72.91% | 8.43% | 6.17% | 9.24% |
| 2019 | 71.29% | 9.14% | 6.10% | 10.70% |
| 2020 | 70.06% | 8.14% | 5.99% | 11.16% |
| 2021 | 68.24% | 8.67% | 6.59% | 11.43% |
Forensic pathologist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian forensic pathologists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american forensic pathologists have the lowest average salary at $52,544.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $59,125 |
| White | $58,826 |
| Black or African American | $52,544 |
| Asian | $60,191 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $56,257 |
Average forensic pathologist age
See how the average age of forensic pathologists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Forensic pathologist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 48.5 | 45 |
| White | 46 | 48 |
| Black or African American | 48 | 46 |
| Asian | 43 | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 42.5 |
Forensic pathologist age breakdown
The average age of forensic pathologists is 40+ years years old, representing 68% of the forensic pathologist population.
Forensic pathologist age breakdown
| Forensic Pathologist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 68% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Forensic pathologist educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 67%
- Doctorate, 20%
- Other Degrees, 13%
Forensic pathologists by degree level
| Forensic pathologist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 67% |
| Doctorate | 20% |
| Other Degrees | 13% |
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Forensic pathologist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, forensic pathologists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $97,099 annually. With a Master's degree, forensic pathologists earn a median annual income of $77,556 compared to $63,033 for forensic pathologists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $77,556 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $42,802 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $63,033 |
| Doctorate Degree | $97,099 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $47,824 |
Forensic pathologist turnover and employment statistics
Forensic pathologist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for forensic pathologists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Forensic pathologist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Forensic pathologist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.28% |
| 2011 | 3.95% |
| 2012 | 4.06% |
| 2013 | 3.41% |
| 2014 | 2.20% |
| 2015 | 2.51% |
| 2016 | 2.15% |
| 2017 | 1.63% |
| 2018 | 2.10% |
| 2019 | 1.73% |
| 2020 | 2.14% |
| 2021 | 3.03% |
Average forensic pathologist tenure
The average forensic pathologist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 27 forensic pathologists resumes in Zippia's database.
Forensic pathologist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 19% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 11% |
| 11+ years | 24% |
Forensic pathologist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of forensic pathologists that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Engineer/Estimator | 4.41% | 27,140 |
| Logistics Specialist | 8.65% | 35,753 |
| Veterans Employment Representative | 8.93% | 2,194 |
| Product Development Coordinator | 10.00% | 113,216 |
| Licensed Customs Broker | 11.05% | 12,783 |
| Forensic Pathologist | 11.64% | - |
| Student Caller | 19.25% | 10,143 |
Similar forensic pathologist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Engineer/Estimator | 4.41% | 27,140 |
| Logistics Specialist | 8.65% | 35,753 |
| Veterans Employment Representative | 8.93% | 2,194 |
| Product Development Coordinator | 10.00% | 113,216 |
| Licensed Customs Broker | 11.05% | 12,783 |
| Student Caller | 19.25% | 10,143 |