Coroner Salary in the US

$66,730
per year
per month
$5,560
per month
per year
Bonus
$3,200/year
Bonus
$270/month

Coroner - Average Salary

The average salary for a Coroner is $66,730 per year ($5,560 per month), which is $13,240 (+25%) higher than the average salary in the United States.
A Coroner can expect an average starting salary of $29,330. The highest salaries can exceed $94,490.
$29,330
Low
$66,730
Average salary
$94,490
High
$2,440
Low
$5,560
Average salary
$7,870
High
Total pay includes salary and bonus.
$0
$49,800
$99,690
Salary$29,330 - 94,490
Bonus$0 - 5,200
Total Pay$29,330 - 99,690
$0
$4,150
$8,300
Salary$2,440 - 7,870
Bonus$0 - 430
Total Pay$2,440 - 8,300

Coroner Salary Range

Low
$29,330
Average salary
$66,730
Senior
$77,200
High
$94,490
Low
$2,440
Average salary
$5,560
Senior
$6,430
High
$7,870
Among Coroners in the U.S., coroner assistants earn considerably less per year, while forensic coroners boast the highest annual earnings.

Coroner - Salary Differences

JobSalaryDifference
Forensic Coroner$75K/year
+12% 
County Coroner$69K/year
+4% 
Deputy Coroner$68K/year
+2% 
Coroner Assistant$55K/year
 -18%

Coroner - Pay by Experience Level in the United States

An Entry Level Coroner with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average starting salary of $39,350 per year. A mid level Coroner with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of $48,350, while a Senior Coroner with 10-20 years of experience makes on average $67,380. Coroners with more than 20 years of experience earn $76,200 per year on average.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Coroner

Late Career▲ +14%
Senior▲ +1%
Average Salary$66,730/year
Mid Level▼ -28%
Entry Level▼ -41%

Gender Breakdown

Female
33%
Male
67%

Coroner - Related Salaries

The salary information presented on this page is based on all Coroner jobs published on Jobted in the last 12 months and on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS.gov).
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Frequently asked questions about the salary of the Coroner

How much does a Coroner make in the US?
A Coroner in the US earns an average of $66,730 gross per year, which is about $5,560 gross per month. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Coroner updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Coroner in the US?
The starting salary of a Coroner in the US is around $29,330 gross per year. Coroner assistants usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for a Coroner in the US?
The highest salary of a Coroner in the US can reach and exceed $94,490 gross per year. Forensic coroners usually have the highest salaries.
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