Coroners
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.
SOC: 13-1041.06
Common Job Titles
Autopsy Facilities ManagerCoronerMDI (Medicolegal Death Investigator)Medical Examiner
Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Annual wage data for Coroners (2024)
Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)
397,770
Wage Distribution by Percentile
| 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)
Skills & Requirements
Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance
- English Language4.6/5
- Medicine and Dentistry4.5/5
- Customer and Personal Service4.4/5
- Law and Government4.2/5
- Biology3.9/5
Tools & Technology
Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation
In-Demand Technology
Frequently requested by employers in job postings
GitGoogle AndroidLinuxMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft SQL Server Reporting Services SSRSMicrosoft WordStructured query language SQLTransact-SQLUNIXZoom
Technology Skills
3D graphics softwareAlcestisAutopsy information databasesBite analysis softwareCorel WordPerfect Office SuiteCustomer relationship management CRM softwareDouglas Associates Forensic FilerEMC Documentum
Tools & Equipment
35 millimeter camerasAutopsy bone sawsAutopsy evidence collection kitsAutopsy fluid collection vacuum aspiratorsAutopsy knivesAutopsy sawsAutopsy scissorsBinocular light compound microscopes