Direct activities such as autopsies, pathological and toxicological analyses, and inquests relating to the investigation of deaths occurring within a legal jurisdiction to determine cause of death or to fix responsibility for accidental, violent, or unexplained deaths.
Annual wage data for Coroners (2024)
Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)
397,770
Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $46,230. 25th percentile: U.S. $59,130. 50th percentile: U.S. $78,420. 75th percentile: U.S. $104,800. 90th percentile: U.S. $130,030. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.
| Metric | U.S. |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers earn the following or less | $46,230 |
| 10% of workers earn the following or more | $130,030 |
| Workers on average earn | $84,980 |
+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)
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