Medical Examiner Salary in the US
$100,290
per year
per month
$8,360
per month
per year
Bonus
$2,400/year
Bonus
$200/month
Medical Examiner - Average Salary
The average salary for a Medical Examiner is $100,290 per year ($8,360 per month), which is $46,800 (+87%) higher than the average salary in the United States.
A Medical Examiner can expect an average starting salary of $73,450. The highest salaries can exceed $136,750.
A Medical Examiner can expect an average starting salary of $73,450. The highest salaries can exceed $136,750.
$73,450
Low
$100,290
Average salary
$136,750
High
$6,120
Low
$8,360
Average salary
$11,400
High
Total pay includes salary and bonus.
$0 $72,100 $144,250 | ||
Salary | $73,450 - 136,750 | |
Bonus | $0 - 7,500 | |
Total Pay | $73,450 - 144,250 |
$0 $6,020 $12,030 | ||
Salary | $6,120 - 11,400 | |
Bonus | $0 - 630 | |
Total Pay | $6,120 - 12,030 |
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Medical Examiner Salary Range
Among Medical Examiners in the U.S., forensic medical examiners and chief medical examiners boast the highest annual earnings.
Medical Examiner - Salary Differences
Job | Salary | Difference |
---|---|---|
Chief Medical Examiner | $127K/year | +27% |
Forensic Medical Examiner | $113K/year | +13% |
Medical Examiner - Pay by Experience Level in the United States
An Entry Level Medical Examiner with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average starting salary of $78,630 per year. A mid level Medical Examiner with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of $95,230, while a Senior Medical Examiner with 10-20 years of experience makes on average $116,800. Medical Examiners with more than 20 years of experience earn $125,340 per year on average.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Medical Examiner
Late Career | ▲ +25% |
Senior | ▲ +16% |
Average Salary | $100,290/year |
Mid Level | ▼ -5% |
Entry Level | ▼ -22% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
23%
23%
Male
77%
77%
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The salary information presented on this page is based on all Medical Examiner jobs published on Jobted in the last 12 months and on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS.gov).
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